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Visit our “Support and Networking” page for information about
Canadian lymphedema-related activities,
support and networking groups.
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Wound
Seminars 2012 (St. Michael’s Wound Healing and Skin Ulcer Prevention
Program)
Ongoing,
2012 – Toronto, ON
Interdisciplinary
and interactive 4 level program; must be pre-registered to participate.
Each level is a recommended prerequisite to the next; Level 1 offered on
dates Jan through Oct. Click
this link for information and registration.
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Dr. Vodder
School International Therapist Training Program
Ongoing,
2012 – Victoria, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax
Dr.
Vodder School International offers certification to qualifying healthcare
professionals in a 3-Level course structure, each level a pre-requisite to
the next, and completion of the final, “Therapy II & II” level
resulting in full certification in MLD and CDT. Classes available in both
English and French and scheduled throughout 2012 in above Canadian cities.
Click here for
more course and registration information and a 2012 course calendar.
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MLD UK
Conference
May
12-13, 2012 – Buckinghamshire, UK
Click the link, above,
to visit the MLD UK website for information & registration.
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Breast Cancer Surgery and Lymphedema: Take Control
May
15, 2012 from 6:00-8:30 pm – Ottawa, ON
Presented
by Judy Bedell, Lymphedema Educator with BCAOTT (Breast Cancer Action),
this information session will provide you with facts about lymphedema,
guidance on how to self-monitor, important lifestyle recommendations and
more. Information session will be repeated throughout 2012 in January,
March, May, June, September and November.
Click the title link,
above, to download a leaflet with further information & registration.
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31st Annual
CAET Conference – Vancouver 2012
May
24 – 27, 2012 – Vancouver, BC
The
agenda for the Canadian Association for Enterostomal Therapy
Nurses 2012 conference in Vancouver will include, among other topics,
a Lymphedema Case Study, a 3M Power Breakfast on day 2 hosted by Martina
Reddick, RN, titled, “Transforming the Management of Lymphedema,” and a
presentation, “Edema, Lymphedema and Leg Wounds” by Byron Shier, OT,
CLT-LANA and Koby Blanchfield, RMT, CLT-LANA.
Click the link, above,
to visit the CAET website for information & registration, or logo,
below, for conference brochure.
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9th Australasian Lymphology Association Conference, “Hot Topics in
Lymphology”
May
24-26, 2012 – Cairns, QLD, Australia
Click the link, above,
to visit the ALA website for information & registration.
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Third CAFCN AGM
and Symposium (Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses)
May
25-27, 2012 – Ottawa, ON
Click the link, above,
to visit the CAFCN website for information & registration.
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Integrated Lymph Drainage (ILD) Training, Toronto Lymphocare Centre
May
28 – June 1, 2012 – Toronto, ON (Level 1)
Integrated
Lymph Drainage is a post-graduate training for health care professionals
such as physiotherapists, registered massage therapists, nurses and
occupational therapists. The training is offered in three levels, each a
pre-requisite to the next, and the completion of all three levels results
in a certificate for Combined Decongestive Therapy which is necessary for
the treatment of primary and secondary lymphedema. These dates are for
Level 1, which is offered twice in 2012. Click here to
find further course and registration information.
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Annual Lymphoedema Workshop
Saturday,
June 2, 2012 – Saskatoon, SK
Hosted
by the Hope Cancer Help Centre and presented by Tracy Gardikiotis, PT, CLT,
Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region. This workshop will be offered on two
consecutive days. Participants will gain a better understanding of
lymphoedema and how to manage its effects through manual lymphatic drainage
techniques.
Click the title link,
above, to visit the Hope Cancer Help Centre website for information &
registration.
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Lymphedema
Education Series, Part 2 – Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre
June
7, 2012 from 1:00-2:00 pm – Penetanguishene, ON
Presented
by Eryn Lorriman, RMT, CDT
Click the title link,
above, to visit the Georgian Bay Massage Therapy Blog for information
& registration.
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Aqua Lymphatic Therapy 6-Day Course (ALT – Tidhar
Method)
1-Day Measurement Workshop: Therapeutic Decisions
Based on Graphs
June
17-23, 2012– Burlington, ON
Presented
by Dorit Tidhar, PT, CLT, ALT and Hosted by Swelling Solutions, Kitchener
Click the title link,
above, to visit the ALT website for more information; Links below for
registration.
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ALT Course Outline
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Registration Form
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Measurements Outline
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Breast Cancer Surgery and Lymphedema: Take Control
Juen
25, 2012 from 1:30-4:00 pm – Ottawa, ON
Presented
by Judy Bedell, Lymphedema Educator with BCAOTT (Breast Cancer Action),
this information session will provide you with facts about lymphedema,
guidance on how to self-monitor, important lifestyle recommendations and more.
Information session will be repeated throughout 2012 in January, March,
May, June, September and November.
Click the title link,
above, to download a leaflet with further information & registration.
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2012 ILF
(International Lymphedema Framework) Conference – 4th Annual
June
28-30, 2012 – Montpellier, France
Click the link, above,
to visit the International Lymphoedema Framework website for information
& registration.
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Complex Lymphatic Therapy (CLT) Training, The Casley-Smith Method
July
9-28, 2012 – Montréal, QC
The
Lymphedema Association of Quebec is pleased to present for the second time
in Canada this intensive, 3-week, 135 hour training with Ms. DeCourcy
Squire, PT, CLT-LANA leading to full certification as a Casley-Smith
Lymphedema Therapist (CSLT). Click here for
more info.
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2012
Klippel-Trenaunay Support Meeting
July
27-28, 2012 – Rochester, MN
The
K-T Support Group welcomes patients, their family members and other
interested people to this annual 2-day support meeting being held in
Rochester, MN. A number of invited speakers and activities are planned,
including an information session on compression and lymphedema management,
and a session on management of KT. Click
here for registration.
Click the title link,
above, to visit the Klippel-Trenaunay Support website for information
& registration.
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The Art of Measuring, with Ms. Angela Vollmer
August
19-20 and August 21-22, 2012 – Montréal, QC
For
the first time in Quebec, and advanced educational course for garment
fitters and lymphotherapists, sponsored by Juzo compression garents, in
collaboration with the McGill Lymphedema Research Program.
Click the title link,
above, to visit the AQL/LAQ website for information & registration.
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AQL/LAQ Annual Lymphedema Conference
August
23, 2012 – Montréal, QC
Association québécoise du lymphœdème / Lymphedema
Association of Quebec annual conference for healthcare professionals and
people living with lymphedema. More details will follow as the conference
draws nearer – save the date!
Click the title link,
above, or logo, below to visit the AQL/LAQ website for information &
registration.
Lymphedema
Depot will be present in the Exhibitor Area at this event – Stop by to see
what’s new and say hello!
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2012 World Cancer Congress, “Connecting for Global Impact”
August
27-30, 2012 – Palais des Congrès, Montréal, QC, Canada
Click the link, above,
to visit the WCC website for information & registration.
Held
every two years, the Congress represents a unique and ideal platform for
the international cancer control community to meet, discuss, share, learn
and connect in order to find solutions to reduce the impact of cancer on
communities around the world. With this in mind the theme for the for the
2012 congress is "Connecting for Global Impact" and highlights
the need for continued support and momentum in translating the benefits of
knowledge gained through research and practice to those living with and
affected by cancer.
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NLN – 10th National Lymphedema Network International Conference
September
5-9, 2012 – Dallas, Texas, USA
“Research
Roundup” is the 10th biennial conference of the U.S. National Lymphedema
Network and the longest-standing and largest event of its kind for
healthcare professionals with an interest in lymphedema. This year's
conference promises to continue a tradition of offering the best in
education, clinical intervention and evidence-based strategies, networking
opportunities, and most importantly, the latest research.
Solaris
will be present in the Exhibitor Area at NLN – Stop by to see what’s new
and say hello!
Click the title link,
above, or the image, below to visit the NLN website for information &
registration.
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Breast Cancer Surgery and Lymphedema: Take Control
September
11, 2012 from 1:30-4:00 pm – Ottawa, ON
Presented
by Judy Bedell, Lymphedema Educator with BCAOTT (Breast Cancer Action),
this information session will provide you with facts about lymphedema,
guidance on how to self-monitor, important lifestyle recommendations and
more. Information session will be repeated throughout 2012 in January,
March, May, June, September and November.
Click the title link,
above, to download a leaflet with further information & registration.
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Lymphedema
Education Series – Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre
September
13, 2012 from 1:00-2:00 pm – Penetanguishene, ON
Presented
by Eryn Lorriman, RMT, CDT
Click the title link,
above, to visit the Georgian Bay Massage Therapy Blog for information
& registration.
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38th European
Congress of Lymphology
September
14-15, 2012 – Berlin, Germany
In
cooperation with the Society of German Speaking Lymphologists under the
auspices of the International Society of Lymphology. President of the
Congress, Prof. Dr. Etelka Földi, states, “The congress will offer
delegates and guests an interaction between research and clinically
relevant problems. Famous representatives of our discipline from all over
the world will give an overview of actual problems of clinical Lymphology.”
Click the link, above,
to visit the ESL website for information & registration.
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Integrated Lymph Drainage (ILD) Training, Toronto Lymphocare Centre
September
24 - 28, 2012 – Toronto, ON (Level 1)
Integrated
Lymph Drainage is a post-graduate training for health care professionals
such as physiotherapists, registered massage therapists, nurses and
occupational therapists. The training is offered in three levels, each a
pre-requisite to the next, and the completion of all three levels results
in a certificate for Combined Decongestive Therapy which is necessary for
the treatment of primary and secondary lymphedema. These dates are for
Level 1, which is offered twice in 2012. Click here to
find further course and registration information.
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CSVS 34th Annual Meeting on Vascular Surgery (Canadian Society of Vascular
Surgeons)
September
27-29, 2012 – Québec City, QC
Click the title link,
above, to visit the CSVS website for information & registration.
CSVN 12th Annual Conference (Canadian Society of Vascular Nursing)
September
27-28, 2012 – Québec City, QC
Click the title link,
above, to visit the CSVN website for information & registration.
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4th Annual
OntWIG Symposium 2012 (RNAO Ontario Wound Interest Group)
September
28, 2012 – Toronto, ON
Click the title link,
above, to visit the OntWIG website for information & registration.
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BLS (British Lymphology Society) Annual Conference
October
7-9, 2012 - Cardiff, Wales
The
British Lymphology Society will host its annual conference in Cardiff. We
will post more details as they become available.
Click the title link,
above, or the logo, below to visit the BLS website for information &
registration.
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CANO-ACIO 24th Annual Conference 2012, “Oncology Nurses: Advocates by
Profession”
October
11-14, 2012 - Ottawa, ON
The
Lymphedema Association of Ontario will host its annual conference on an
October Saturday in Toronto. We will post more details as soon as they
become available.
Click the link, above,
to visit the CANO website for information & registration, or logo,
below, for conference brochure
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Canadian
Massage & Chiropractic Conference 2012
October
12-14, 2012 – Niagara Falls, ON
Save
the date; registration opening soon; lymphedema-related speaker(s) and/or
workshops to be on the conference agenda. We will post more details as soon
as they become available.
Click the link, above,
or image, below, to visit the Conference website for information &
registration,
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Massage and Late Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatment
October
26, 27 and 28, 2012 – Toronto, ON
This
3-day course is offered by Sutherland Chan Continuing Education with
instructor Pam Hammond, RMT, CDT. Also being offered April 20, 21 and 22,
2012.
Click the title link,
above, to visit the Sutherland Chan website for information &
registration.
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Advanced Management of Breast Cancer
October
27-28, 2012 – Vancouver, BC
Two
day seminar being offered through the Oncology Physiotherapy division of
the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in collaboaration with North
American Seminars. This class is designed to expand and advance current
clinical knowledge by providing more in depth clinical information needed
to problem solve through a complex variety of breast cancer diagnoses.
Click
for a Course
Outline and Registration.
You can click the
title link, above, to be taken to the CPA website for more information and
registration.
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LAO Annual Lymphedema
Conference
November
3, 2012 - Toronto, ON
The
Lymphedema Association of Ontario will host its annual conference on Saturday,
November 3, 2012 in Toronto. We will post more details as soon as they
become available.
Click the title link,
above, or the logo, below to visit the LAO website for information &
registration.
Lymphedema
Depot will be present in the Exhibitor Area at this event – Stop by to see
what’s new and say hello!
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CAWC 18th Annual Conference: “A Canadian Healthcare Crisis: Chronic
Wounds”
November
8-11, 2012 - London, ON
The
CAWC’s annual conference will take place at the London Convention Centre.
ymphedema We will post more details as they become available.
Click the title link,
above, or the logo, below to visit the LAO website for information &
registration.
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Advanced Management of Breast Cancer
November
17-18, 2012 – Toronto, ON
Two
day seminar being offered through the Oncology Physiotherapy division of
the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in collaboaration with North
American Seminars. This class is designed to expand and advance current
clinical knowledge by providing more in depth clinical information needed
to problem solve through a complex variety of breast cancer diagnoses.
Click
for a Course
Outline and Registration.
You can click the
title link, above, to be taken to the CPA website for more information and
registration.
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Breast Cancer Surgery and Lymphedema: Take Control
November
28, 2012 from 6:00-8:30 pm – Ottawa, ON
Presented
by Judy Bedell, Lymphedema Educator with BCAOTT (Breast Cancer Action),
this information session will provide you with facts about lymphedema,
guidance on how to self-monitor, important lifestyle recommendations and
more. Information session will be repeated throughout 2012 in January,
March, May, June, September and November.
Click the title link,
above, to download a leaflet with further information & registration.
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Lymphedema
Education Series – Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre
December
6, 2012 from 1:00-2:00 pm – Penetanguishene, ON
Presented
by Eryn Lorriman, RMT, CDT
Click the title link,
above, to visit the Georgian Bay Massage Therapy Blog for information
& registration.
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We
are not currently aware of any lymphedema-related events taking place in January
2013.
If
you know of an event, please pass it along to us and we’ll share the news
here.
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24th World
Congress of the International Society of Lymphology - 2013
September
16-20, 2013 - Rome, Italy
We
will post more details when they become available.
Click the title link,
above, or image, below, to visit the Congress website for information
& registration.
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