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The Canadian Lymphedema Framework (CLF) is an academic and patient stakeholder collaboration, which is part of an international initiative to promote research, best practices and lymphedema clinical development worldwide.

01/16/2026

📢 Attention Health Clinics and Cancer Centres! 🌟

Empower your patients with vital knowledge! Our Lymphedema Education pamphlet is an essential resource designed to:

✅ Educate patients about lymphedema, its causes, and symptoms.
✅ Provide crucial self-care tips to manage and prevent complications.
✅ Offer guidance on seeking appropriate treatment and support.

By making this pamphlet available, you ensure your patients are well-informed and proactive in their healthcare journey. Together, we can improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of life for those living with lymphedema.

Join us in spreading awareness and education. Visit: www.tinyurl.com/LymphEdOrder to order your pamphlets and make a difference! 💪

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01/14/2026

Registration for the 2026 Professional Development Foot Care Conference is now OPEN!

🗓️ Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2026
🕔 Time: 7:30–5 PM EST
📍 Four Points Sheraton | London, Ontario

For those living with lymphedema, especially in the lower extremities, proper foot care is essential. Healthy feet not only support mobility but also help prevent complications and improve quality of life.

To learn more, view the agenda, and to register, visit: https://www.pdfcc.ca/

01/12/2026

Meet Jenn Albert.

Jenn is a solo mom and police officer living and working in Ottawa, Ontario.

On her way to work, Jenn was involved in a partial head-on collision that left her with soft-tissue injuries to her neck and spine, dislocated ribs, and seatbelt burns across her hip.

Following the accident, Jenn noticed unexplained swelling in her left groin. It wasn’t until she later tripped over a shepherd’s hook and reinjured the area—triggering swelling throughout her leg—that she received a diagnosis of secondary lymphedema.

It has taken Jenn time to discover what works best for her in terms of diet and exercise while managing lymphedema. “Lymphedema can be an expensive, isolating, and lonely disability. To that I say, you are not alone.”

“My greatest comfort comes from connecting with others through social media and podcasts—reaching out to people who have had similar experiences. Those who struggle with lymphedema are a community of welcoming, resilient individuals. They are warriors with stories to tell, and I, for one, am proud to be among them.”

Jenn’s story is a testament to resilience and to the power of sharing personal experiences to inspire positive change.

Thank you for supporting the CLF and for amplifying voices like Jenn’s—your efforts help people living with lymphedema feel seen, supported, and less alone.

To learn more about Jenn’s story, visit www.tinyURL.com/Albert-S25

01/05/2026

📢 New Winter 2026 Course Dates for the U of A Microcredential Course! Are you ready to enhance your clinical practice and make a real impact? 1.25million Canadians suffer from lymphedema, with many cases going undiagnosed.

Understanding the early signs and symptoms is crucial for timely treatment. Enroll in the University of Alberta’s microcredential course on Lymphedema and Chronic Edema Management and be the difference your patients need.

This course is being offered in collaboration with the University of Alberta, as an introduction for any generalist healthcare clinicians who may see individuals experiencing lymphedema or chronic edema. This course will provide learners with a comprehensive overview of the complex aspects of lymphedema and chronic edema and present clinical management approaches for these conditions.

To learn more and to enroll in the fall course now, visit: tinyurl.com/uabmicrocourse

01/03/2026

Our friends at the Canadian Skin Patient Alliance have launched their Fall/Winter 2025 Edition of Canadian Skin magazine. Each issue features engaging first-person stories, articles and helpful tips on how to live well while managing skin conditions, and the latest resources for patients, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals.

Canadian Skin is available in dermatologists' offices across Canada as well as digitally to patients, their families, and other interested readers.

To read the latest issue, visit: www.canadianskin.ca/magazine/canadian-skin-magazine

01/02/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

Cervical cancer is one of the most common gynecological cancers in women in Canada. The treatment for this type of cancer may involve the surgical removal of the cervix, in addition to radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy.

Lower body lymphedema may be caused by compression or injury to the pelvic and para-aortic lymphatic systems and is a potential side effect of gynecological cancers and their treatments.

Most cases of lower limb lymphedema develop within the first year following diagnosis of gynecological cancer.

If you would like to learn more, visit: https://tinyurl.com/Shallwani-S19 (or at the link in our bio) to read the article, Lymphedema in gynecological cancer: Considerations for an underrepresented population of lymphedema patients, by Shirin Shallwani and talk to your healthcare provider.

01/01/2026

As we welcome 2026, the Canadian Lymphedema Framework renews its commitment to supporting those affected by lymphedema through partnerships, education, and research. We wish everyone in the lymphedema community a bright, healthy, and Happy New Year!

12/31/2025

⏰ LAST HOURS to Give in 2025 ⏰

There’s still time to make a meaningful impact before the year ends.

A donation made today supports Canadians living with lymphedema—plus, you’ll receive your tax receipt right away!

Your generosity helps fund trusted educational resources for patients and health care professionals across Canada, supporting earlier recognition, diagnosis, and care for lymphedema.

💙 Make your year-end gift before midnight tonight
👉 Link in bio or donate at: www.canadalymph.ca/donate/

12/30/2025

Meet Joanne, her husband Gy, and their two children, James and Jenna.

Fourteen years ago, Gy and the kids were diagnosed with Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome — a rare genetic multisystem disorder caused by changes in the FOXC2 gene and inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. It is characterized primarily by swelling in both legs, and can also be associated with early varicose veins, droopy eyelids (ptosis), heart defects or rhythm issues, cleft palate, and spinal curvature.

Gy lives with bilateral lymphedema in his legs, and both James and Jenna have a high lifetime risk of developing lymphedema as well. Although Joanne herself doesn’t carry the gene as her husband and two children, she has seen how deeply lymphedema affects the people she loves — and she understands the need for clear, trustworthy information. Her experience shines a light on the strength, compassion, and dedication of those who support someone living with lymphedema. For families searching for answers or guidance, our website (www.canadalymph.ca) offers reliable resources to help navigate this journey together.

Wanting to uplift others, Joanne offers this heartfelt reflection: “Embrace each day with a heart full of hope and a spirit that refuses to give up, for every challenge you face is an opportunity to rise stronger and shine brighter.”

To learn more about Joanne and her family’s story, visit: https://tinyurl.com/Small-Hopkins-W23 or visit the link in our bio.

12/29/2025

There’s still time to make a meaningful year-end gift 💙

Donate by December 31 and receive your tax receipt right away.

Your generosity helps fund trusted educational resources for patients and health care professionals across the country—empowering patients and supporting earlier recognition, diagnosis, and management of lymphedema.

This year, with your support, we aim to double our reach, expand our resources, and ensure even more communities have access to accurate, life-changing information.

👉 Donate at the link in our bio or at www.canadalymph.ca/donate/

12/29/2025

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12/28/2025

We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the partnership of our provincial lymphedema associations across Canada.

Connect with your provincial association in Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, or British Columbia and sign up for a membership. All memberships include a subscription to Pathways magazine, in addition to exclusive materials, resources, and supports that are unique to your province. The CLF values its collaborations with the provincial associations to develop new opportunities and initiatives to increase access to lymphedema care across Canada.

Check out our website to visit all provincial associations here: https://www.canadalymph.ca/provincial-lymphedema-associations/

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PO Box 35062 RPO Hartzel
Toronto, ON
L2P0C5

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+16476931083

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http://www.canadalymph.ca/

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