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Optimizing the quality of life for all people living with cancer.
Cancer Lifeline Seattle |
Lymphedema Education & Support Program
Lymphedema is swelling that can occur anywhere in the body and is often caused by cancer treatment like surgery and radiation. One-third of women treated for breast cancer develop some lymphedema. This condition can be treated and may be preventable.
Cancer Lifeline’s Lymphedema Program offers people with or at-risk for lymphedema:
- Education about Lymphedema
- Support in Coping with Lymphedema
- Exercise Appropriate for Lymphedema
In 2007, we offer lymphedema programs in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Clallam and Whatcom Counties, including:
Free Lymphedema DVD: Call (206) 297-2500 or 1(800) 255-5505 to request a copy for yourself or multiple copies for distribution to a group of people with (or at risk for) lymphedema.
Lymphedema Networking & Support Groups: Some groups meet monthly in Everett, Tacoma and Sequim. Get your questions answered by a lymphedema therapist and meet other people coping with lymphedema.
As well as:Shoreline/King County Lymphedema Tea
Sequim/Clallam County Lymphedema Luncheon
Lymphedema Exercise Program: Lebed Method, Focus on Healing exercise classes are offered at Northwest Hospital, Sequim/Clallam County and Bellingham/Whatcom County. The exercise is fun, safe for lymphedema and may help reduce risk for it.
Annual Lymphedema Educational Extravaganza: Includes activities such as presentation on understanding lymphedema , panel discussion about living with lymphedema, informatin about exercise and lymphedema and, luncheon and fashion show. Call (206) 297-2500 or 1(800) 255-5505 to learn the date and location of the 2007 event.
Information Sharing and Networking at Health Fairs: We distribute information about lymphedema at health fairs throughout King, Pierce, Snohomish, Clallam and Whatcom Counties. Contact us about health fairs at which there should be information about lymphedema!
To find a knowledgeable and experienced lymhedema specialist near you:
- Ask your health care provider for a referral
- Contact the National Lymphedema Network
- Contact the Lymphedema Association of North American
- Call Cancer Lifeline (206) 297-2500 or 1(800) 255-5505.
The program is generously supported by the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Puget Sound Affiliate.
© 2007 Cancer Lifeline