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Re: Lymphoedema Information & Events
Zoom meeting for peer support is on again tomorrow night .17/8/26 BC lymphie myself over 17 years and the other coordinator has also have breast cancer and gynaecological cancer and is a retired (due to lymphoedema) lymphoedema therapist/physiotherapist with a masters in education . https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/eventdetails/36380/online-support-group-zoom One time Application form https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XFCJL6QRe: Lymphoedema Information & Events
Lymphoedema Association Australia /LAA Annual General Meeting 2026 , (the AGM section is always very short and sweet), then guest speaker,✨ Professor Neil Piller AM and his PhD Students. 17 September 2026 7-8.30pm AEST via Zoom Who Can Register? Anyone Free for LAA members, $20 for non LAA members https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/eventdetails/40873/laa-annual-general-meeting-2026-with-guest-speaker-professor-neil-piller-am-and-his-phd-students Students Georgia North and Teodora Robbins will present their findings to date about the true Lymphoedema prevalence and about biases in Australian estimates. Holly Arkell and Megan Qi will present their findings on the outcomes from a review of the existing evidence on kinesiology taping (KT) for breast cancer-related lymphoedema and talk about their trial plans. Contact LAA Office 1300 852 850 [email protected] Not a LAA member yet? Join now https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/membership/become-a-member/ LAA annual membership is only $40 .Join the Lymphoedema Association Australia now, and your membership will be valid until 30 June 2027 Patients, carers, those at risk of lymphoedema, therapists, doctors, GP,physiotherapists,occupationaltherapist, nurse, agedcare, massagetherapist ,exercisephysiologist, myotherapist ..... everyone is welcome to join LAA and help this small Aussie charitable organisation advocate and spread quality education to help the community . Christina_BCNA FYIRe: Lymphoedema Information & Events
Bra design considerations for women living with breast and upper limb Lymphoedema webinar Breast Cancer, Breast Support and Bra Fit: What Every Woman Should Know Wednesday 26 August 2026 . 7.30- 8.30pm AEST via Zoom https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/eventdetails/41415/bra-design-considerations-for-women-living-with-breast-and-upper-limb-lymphoedema This is a FREE LAA member event. Non-member fee is $20.00. A zoom code will be emailed to you a few days before the meeting, so you need to register to ensure you receive the code. The presentation recording will be shared with those who register to attend. A link to review the presentation will be forwarded approximately one week after the event. Complete your registration as a member first, so you get this webinar and recordings of previous and future ones free. Then sign up for the webinar. LAA annual membership is only $40 .Join the Lymphoedema Association Australia now, and your membership will be valid until 30 June 2027 https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/membership/become-a-member/ Christina_BCNA FYIRe: Lymphoedema Information & Events
https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/eventdetails/38349/electrostimulation-and-medication-which-may-cause-or-exacerbate-lymphoedema-presented-by-professor-neil-piller-oam https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/eventdetails/38120/garment-care-and-trouble-shooting https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/eventdetails/36378/online-support-group-zoomRe: Do you wear a sleeve or glove or both?
I wore an off the shelf sizes sleeve for a while,sometimes had to gently stretch the wrist so it wasn't tight. Also had a guantlet for a while,sleeve and separate glove ..farrow wraps hand brace on top..eventually a gloves and sleeve all in one custom combo was what worked best,but therapist had to keep tweaking the measurements over a few years .yes not many therapists have the skills to do custom compression on digits ,it is a lot harder to get right and very easy to get wrong. PLUS at the same time ,I had to learn a lot about lymphatic flow, pathways, skin,swelling ,muscles ,fascia,compression and lymphodema management . Because I had to learn how to make me for the compression,not keep changing the compression every time I needed to reorder. I do.a heap of .tailored gentle stretches. and massage to live the lymph fluid out of my lymphie arm. My FB and Instagram page is @Lymphoedema Lymphatics Stuff ,. Use the search tool for 'hand '.Re: Lymphoedema Information & Events
https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/eventdetails/38302/live-well-with-lymphoedema-melbourne-public-information-day-vic Saturday 20th June 2026 10:00am - 3:30pm AEST Venue The William Angliss Conference Centre, 555 La Trobe Street, Melbourne Cost (includes morning tea and lunch): $30 for LAA members $60 for non LAA members Purchase Recordings: Recordings of the presentation can be purchased for viewing. They will be available 2-3 weeks after the event. Recordings are included for everyone who attends the day in person at no additional charge. $20 for LAA members $40 for non LAA members Trade Displays Come along and see trade displays by: Eco Pharmaceuticals Endotherapeutics Haddenham Medi Medi-rent OPC Health Sigvarious Not a member of the LAA? Become a member today., only $40 ,.. and, once your membership is confirmed, save on your registration fee.
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PRIVATE GROUP. This group is a safe space for those considering, actively choosing or not have had a choice to stay flat after a mastectomy. Whether personal decision or one shaped by circumstance, you're invited to connect and share your experience and images with others on a similar path. Information shared is based on personal experience and not intended as medical advice; always consult your healthcare team for guidance. ⚠️CONTENT WARNING⚠️Posts may include images of surgical outcomes, which some may find distressing. If you need support, please contact the BCNA Helpline—we’re here for you.
