External Resources
Lymphedema Association of Ontario
The Lymphedema Association of Ontario is an organization that aims to assist people living with lymphedema and healthcare professionals in Ontario. They do so by offering multitude of information about lymphedema and resources for lymphedema in Ontario. They provide a general overview of lymphedema, including treatment options, resources, risk reduction, and clinical guidelines. They also have a directory of therapists that are certified for lymphedema treatment in Ontario. A map of the same information is also provided to make the directory more accessible and easier to filter. LAO also has a directory of lymphedema product fitters and retailers so patients can purchase lymphedema specific products such as compression garments. Patients facing financial issues can learn about the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Assistive Devices Program (ADP) that provides funding assistance for pressure modification devices chronic lymphedema management. Other resources available from this organization include directories of lymphedema product distributors/manufacturers, lymphedema therapist education, hospital-based lymphedema clinics, lymphedema support groups in Ontario, and lymphedema event information.
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LANA | Lymphedema Association of North America
The Lymphedema Association of North America, also known was LANA, is a non-profit corporation that specializes on certifying healthcare professionals who diagnose and/or treat lymphedema. It was created in 1997 from the guidance of American Caner Society Lymphedema Workshop to establish certification guidelines. Healthcare professionals can take an examination from LANA to get certified. LANA also provides a directory of all certified professionals on it's website
Note: Not all lymphedema specialists may be certified LANA. Use as a reference only.
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Click Here to visit the Lymphedema Association of North America
Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Cancer Society is the Canadian equivalent of the American Cancer Society. It was founded in 1938 as the Canadian Society for the Control of Cancer. It merged with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation in 2017 to create a unified cancer portal for the country. The Canadian Cancer Society was invested more than $ 1 billion in cancer research, with $ 40 million in the last year alone.
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The Canadian Cancer Society gives a basic overview of Lymphedema and explains the lymphatic system. They provide information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, management, skin care, and treatment options for lymphedema.
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American Cancer Society
Founded in 1913, the American Cancer Society is a US wide community health organization focused on cancer. It was founded to raise public awareness about Cancer. Today the American Cancer Society has invested more than $ 5 billion in research and has provided funding for 40 researchers who won the Nobel price. It is estimated that their work has resulted in a 29% cancer mortality rate in the United States.
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This website will give a basic overview of Lymphedema and the Lymph system. It also describes who is at risk for Lymphedema and what individuals can do it reduce it. The American Cancer Society also provides support for individuals with Lymphedema and also provides external resources.
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Lymphatic Education and Research Network
Lymphatic Education and Research Network, also known as LE&RN, is an organization that educates the public about diseases related to the lymphatic system and the need for treatment and research. They host symposiums several times a year where patients, the general public, and the medical community can hear from experts in the field. LE&RN also has a fellowship program where they support postdoctoral scientists, medical, and research institutions in their research. Since their inception in 1998, they have made many important strides in lymphatic disease advocacy. One of the most important one being getting support from the US Congress and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for lymphatic research.
LE&RN also has a directory of lymphatic disease chapters around the world that are affiliated with them. You can find them through a directory on their website.
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Click Here to visit the Lymphatic Education and Research Network
National Lymphedema Network
The National Lymphedema network is a nonprofit organization founded in 1988 to provide education regarding Lymphedema to healthcare providers, patients, and the general public. They also have a directory of hospitals that have specialized lymphedema healthcare providers that have a membership with them.
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Note: Not all lymphedema specialists may be affiliated with the National Lymphedema Network. Use as a reference only.
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Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a world class teaching hospital system located in the United States of America. This resource provides an overview of lymphedema which includes symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and a list of departments and doctors who treat lymphedema on their website. They also allow site visitors to book appointments at the Mayo Clinic directly from their lymphedema page.
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