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View a videoclip about the BIG BOOK FOR KIDS outreach program of the Lymphedema Association of Ontario. It is the organization's first initiative to focus on children. In collaboration with The Hospital for Sick Children's Department of Rehabilitation Services, a donated book will be provided to each newly diagnosed patient with lymphedema, aged newborn to eleven.
View the videoclip of the launch of LAO's Big Book for Kids Outreach Program

Photo of a person with lymphedema in India being examined in the middle of a crowd
LOW-COST MANAGEMENT OF FILARIAL LYMPHEDEMA:
in rural India using traditional medicine

Woman with lymphedema refused treatment at Saskatchewan hospital

Click here to go to a summary about what lymphovenous disorders are.

Link for information on new research developments and other health information.

Lymphedema in Canada: A Qualitative Study to Help Develop a Clinical, Research, and Education Strategy

Mexican stem cell research reports some success on mastectomy survivors

Finland's Laurantis Pharma reports success in rebuilding lymphatic vessels in pre-clinical animal models

Therapeutic lymphangiogenesis using stem cell and VEGF-C hydrogel, Feb. 25, 2011:
A Korean study on the use of stem cells to regenerate lymphatic vessels

Lymph node transplant:
Top plastic surgeons in the U.S. meet to observe an experimental surgery that may cure breast cancer related lymphedema

Quebec to look at health care coverage of lymphedema - Iness Report

A new study finds that many women with early breast cancer do not need to remove lymph nodes from the armpit

Belgium study finds MLD may not prevent BC-related lymphedema/weight lifting may: two studies broaden knowledge on the prevention of breast cancer related lymphedema

Early physiotherapy could be effective in preventing BC-related lymphedema

Modest benefits found with combined decongestive therapy in Canadian DELTA study

Mayo Clinic radiation oncologists find a way to protect 55 percent of lymph nodes from damaging radiation doses, preventing the development of lymphedema

Photo of individual with lymphedema in a Flexitouch pump
A clinician shares her
experiences using lymphedema
pneumatic pumps
Latest News

Photo of Cathy McPherson, Administrator of the Lymphovenous Canada website
Happy New Year!!
Looking at our accomplishments and where we need to go in 2012

graphic of a laboratory
LYMPHEDEMA CLINICAL TRIALS

Graphic with link to a new website for teens with lymphedema
A new website for teens with lymphedema

Best Practice for the Management of Lymphoedema book cover
Check it out!!
International consensus document on the management of lymphoedema.
(PDF)

picture of the cover of the book Fats of Life
Is there a relationship
between the fats in our bodies and lymphedema?

University of Pittsburgh uncovers a new genetic cause for primary lymphedema

A team of scientists at the University of Pittsburgh has discovered another genetic piece of the puzzle in the cause of primary lymphedema: mutations in a gap junction protein (Connexin 47). The research is based on findings from the University's Lymphedema Family Study.

Dr. Finegold, professor of human genetics at the University and principle investigator of the Lymphedema Family Study, believes research on this protein could lead ultimately to targeting the gene with drugs to improve its function.

Information on his team's findings can be found in: "GJC2 Missense Mutations Cause Human Lymphedema", The American Journal of Human Genetics (2010), do:10.1016/rajah, and in the June 2010 Lymphatic Research Foundation's le-newsletter (see contact information below).

The purpose of this site is to link people in Canada with dysfunctioning lymphatic systems with health care professionals and support groups in their communities and around the world. Through this site we will keep you informed of some of the latest developments in scientific research and treatment in this area.

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Please note that the information on this web site is presented for informational purposes only. Any mention of a product, form of therapy, or therapist does not constitute a recommendation. We are not able to answer personal questions related to medical conditions. For more information please review the links on this web site and consult your doctor.

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Technical Advice by Nigel Allen and Vithiyiharan Ganesh.
Last revised April 14, 2012.

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