This discussion thread can be used by members to add any lymphoedema information and events that may be of interest to other members!
Lymphoedema can develop after breast cancer surgery or radiotherapy treatment. If lymph nodes are removed – usually from the armpit – fluid can build up and cause swelling known as ‘lymphoedema’.
Find out what causes it, ways to reduce your risk of lymphoedema, and what to do if you develop lymphoedema.
No. They did an Information day and trade show not long ago in Melbourne & also SA last year/2024. QLD in 2023. These events are as rare as hens teeth. Very expensive to put on and lot of hard work . LAA is all volunteers and sponsors. They try to keep membership cost down so more accessible to everyone. So do not have resources to do these events very often at all.
But the Sydney event on 26th July is online as well as face to face , so anyone can watch from anywhere. Recorded too. Previous Information day recordings are very informative and available to buy in the online shop. https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/resources/online-shop/
NB The only VIC support group is in Warrnambool. Each support group relies on volunteers willing to pick a place and be there each month or second month.Its not hard to do and very rewarding .
Yes I do know of those great organisations, and many more.Thanks.
No, no other LAA events planned for Melbourne as far as I know , as i explianed on reply to Zelda. Not enough volunteers. (Hence importance of getting as many peeps registered to the very rare live Sydney in person and /online event)
eg I have Sutherland /st george lymph group tommorow at Tradies Gymea.Our group does bi monthly , weekday afternoon because thats what suits us three regulars/coordinaters.
There are several other members events which were recorded webinars, ( Feel good enabling patient self management,Myth busting, Orthopaedic surgery... ) , also newsletters and more, are all available in the LAA members section . Membership is only $40 per finacial year.Anyone can join. Consumers, carers, health professionals.
The more members - the more we can stand together and be counted and data/ numbers help a lot for advocacy with government bodies etc.
ps Image as an example of LAA content, here is a screen shot from one of the 2024 presentations ,( which coincided with the ALA conference. )Cherly presented a heap of summaries from many research papers and was specific to 'at risk of lymphoedema ladies'. So was a little different to other content .
PSS ALERT annual March event is always a good one.
Do join LAA as a member first , to then get half price registration for the information day. Virtual too, recordings only to those who register. !! Don't miss it. https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/membership/become-a-member/
I started going to these info days 15 years ago when i just started getting a puffy arm and my therapist encouraged me to learn why i need to take action to slow the swelling no and not wait a day longer- best thing i ever did for myself. Learn and take away the fear. Get empowered so you can control your lymphoedema.
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