Timely intervention is critical for managing lymphedema (LE is the accepted abbreviation). I’ve collected a team of talented and dedicated women who are devoted to helping others understand how to cope with and manage this life-changing condition.

FREE Monthly Meetings & EXERCISE CLASS

3rd Wednesday of the Month 5:30 ~ 7 pm
To register, call:  (415) 600-3073

Location: Bryan Hemming Cancer Care Center
California Pacific Medical Center
2351 Clay St, #137 - Deikel Family Conference Room
San Francisco, CA 94115

Parking is available in parking structure
at the corner of Clay St. & Webster St. 

Each meeting includes an educational presentation, time for questions & practical techniques for UNDERSTANDING, MANAGING & PREVENTING LYMPHEDEMA

All are welcome: women, men, legs, arms, primary, secondary - anyone at risk for LE, partners/friends who support, or anyone interested in learning about LE. If you are preparing for surgery, chemotherapy or radiation, education is important for preventing & managing complications.

Different topics every month, often with special guest;, topics include:

• Management, Diagnosis & Treatment of LE
• Lifestyle recommendations, Self Care and Exercises
• Overview of the lymph system & LE
• Compression garments
• Nutrition & Integrated complementary health
• Resources for helping you cope with & manage LE

San Francisco Group is Facilitated by:

• Jayah Faye Paley, Exercise Trainer & LE Patient Advocate
  Seminar@AdventureBuddies.Net  /  www.AdventureBuddies.NET
• Patricia Wiltse, CDP, CPT, MLD, LE Educator & Certified Therapist,
  Founder of LifeStream Lymphedema Clinic: (415) 776-4480
• Bettina Neumann, RPT, CST, LLCC, Rising Sun Physical Therapy (415) 282-4083
  rspt@RisingSunPT.com

Resources

Lymphedema Alert Bracelet or necklace, for protection and education, at $15.00 each. National Lymphedema Network: 1-800- 541-3259 or 415- 921-1306

Educational Resources

24-Hour Hotline National Lymphedema Network (www.lymphnet.org) 800- 541-3259 or 415- 921-1306

Informative website: LymphNotes

Coping with Lymphedema By Joan Swirsky, RN & Diane Sacket Nannery

Lymphedema: A Breast Cancer Patient's Guide to Prevention and Healing by Jeannie Burt & Gwen White, PT

What Every Woman Facing Breast Cancer Should Know About Lymphedema (booklet) The American Cancer Society, Inc. Call for free booklet 800- ACS-2345.

After Mastectomy: Healing Physically and Emotionally (Chapter 10) by Rosalind Benedet, RN, MSN, NP

Understanding Lumpectomy; A Treatment Guide for Breast Cancer (Chapter 11) By Rosalind Benedet, RN, MSN, NP and Mark Rounsaville, MD

The Marin Lymphedema Information & Support Group

1350 South Eliseo, Greenbrae, Ca
Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month, 7 to 8:30 PM
sponsored by The Cancer Resource & Recovery Center, call 415- 925-7787

Question about LE?

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