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Lymphedema Resources, Inc. was awarded a $37,115.14 grant in 2011 from Susan G. Komen for the Cure Southwest Florida to provide services and garments to patients in the 5 county service area. Lymphedema Resources, Inc. will use this grant to continue funding a program of edu-cation, outreach and treatment for uninsured/underinsured breast cancer survivors at risk of developing lymphe-dema and for those already coping with this affliction in southwest Florida (five counties – Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee). Financial assistance for physician-prescribed lymphedema therapy and compression garments is provided to qualified clients.
 

Latest News

January 13, 2012

Join “Team Lymphedema” Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure – March 10, 2012

March 10, 2012 Saturday, 8 AM – Coconut Point Mall, Estero Susan G. Komen for the Cure SWFL Affiliate has granted us $148,000 over the past seven years to assist uninsured/underserved breast cancer survivors who are suffering with lymphedema or who are at risk of developing lymphedema.  This race is one of the ways that [...]

November 4, 2011

Lymphedema Management Newsletter

The November 2011 issue of Lymphedema Management Newsletter is out and contains the following great information: Coordinator’s Message Case Study Editor’s Note ONS 2011 SIG Leadership Workshop Lymphedema-Related Emotional Well-Being Re:Connect Five-Minute In-Service ONS Podcasts of Interest  

August 30, 2011

2012 Exercise Class Dates Announced

Spring Exercise Class Spring 2012 Exercise Classes will be held in two cities! Download the linked flyer above for dates.  

July 13, 2011

The Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2011, HR 2499, has been reintroduced!

The Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2011, HR 2499, has been reintroduced! It is now very important that you send letters to your members of Congress through the www.LymphedemaTreatmentAct.org website. Please use the submission forms and personalize the pre-written letter by adding a few sentences.  Complete instructions are at the website and [...]

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