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LYMPHEDEMA AFTER BREAST or GYNECOLOGICAL CANCERS

This program will present the latest information on lymphedema, which is defined as a swelling of a part of the body due to the buildup of lymph fluids, often in the arm, leg face or neck, sometimes caused by cancer or its treatment. 

 

Topics will include: What is lymphedema and why does it occur; The incidence of lymphedema after breast and ovarian cancer; Current recommendations for surveillance of people at risk for developing breast cancer related lymphedema; Risk reduction practices; Different treatment techniques.

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Speaker: Jen Looby, MS, PT, CLT, Physical Therapist/Senior Certified Lymphedema Therapist at Hudson Valley Hospital Center. Ms. Looby has a Bachelor of Health Science degree from Mercy College and an MS degree in Physical Therapy from New York Medical College. She obtained her Certification in Lymphedema Therapy from Norton School of Lymphatics.

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Open to people living with breast, ovarian or gynecological cancer.  To learn more or to pre-register (pre-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED) call Support Connection at 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.

 

Date: 4/2/14 Wednesday

Hours:  7:00 pm-8:30 pm

Location:  Hudson Valley Hospital Center, Cortlandt Manor, NY

Cost:  Free, but pre-registration is required.

Organization:  Support Connection, Inc.

Additional Information:  914-962-6402, 800-532-4290

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