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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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Lymphedema
Sleepwear Study – Ryerson School of Fashion
Ongoing,
2011 – Toronto, ON
Are
you living with lymphedema and want comfortable and beautiful sleepwear?
The School of Fashion at Ryerson University is looking for volunteers to
take part in a study of universal sleepwear design applications for women
with either upper or lower (or both) extremity lymphedema. For more
information, click the image links, below.
  
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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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Overview of
Lymphology and Lymphedema Management – One Day Course
February
4, 2012 from 9am-5pm – Hamilton, ON (Mohawk College)
Lymphedema
is one of the most feared complications of breast cancer treatment, and
yet little information about it is available. Find out all about lymphedema
at this one-day course offered through Mohawk College’s continuaing
education program. Register through Mohawk College; look in the Continuing
Education catalogue on page 53, under, “Health Sciences.”
Click the image links,
below, for course and registration information.
 
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Lymphedema Presentation by Robert Harris, HND, RMT, CLT-LANA
February
20, 2012 from 6:30-8:30 pm – Kamloops, BC
Hosted
by Healthy Life Garments at the Desert Gardens Community Centre, Kamloops
Click the title link,
above, to visit the Healthy Life website for information &
registration.
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Lymphedema Information Session for Cancer Patients and Their Families
February
21, 2012 ; 1:00-2:00 pm – Amulatory Oncology, Holy Cross, Calgary, AB
Cancer
and cancer treatments can cause lymphedema (swelling due to an impaired
lymphatic system). Attend this workshop where rehabilitation professionals
will explain how to minimize the risk and what treatments are available.
Click the title link,
above, to visit the Alberta Health Services website for more information.
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Education for Family Docs by Family Docs (57th Annual Scientific
Assembly)
February
23-25, 2012– Rimrock Resort Hotel, Banff, AB
Each year, family physicians gather to attend
continuing medical education workshops and sessions, and network with
colleagues to discuss best practices. In addition to participating in the
educational sessions, conference registrants visit exhibit booths to
collect information about programs, and services related to family
medicine. Includes, among many topics, the workshop, “Diagnosis and Treatment of Lymphedema in Cancer &
Non-Cancer Patients.”
Click the title link,
above, to visit the Alberta Health Services website for more information.
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March 6 of each
year is recognized in more and more places across Canada as “Lymphedema
Awareness Day”
Click the image, below, to learn more.
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Gynecologic
Cancer Education Forum
March
3, 2012 from 9:30 am -2:30 pm – Vancouver, BC ; $10.00
Presented
by BC Cancer Agency for patients, families and their supporters. To include
discussion of survivorship issues such as lymphedema; the BC Lymphedema
Association plans to have a presence at this event to share support
information and resources for cancer survivors living with lymphedema.
Click the title link,
above, to visit the BC Cancer Agency “coming events” page for information
& registration.
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Lymphedema
Education Series, Part 1 – Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre
March
8, 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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Neuro-Proprioceptive Taping for Lymphedema Management
March
5, 2012 – Burlington, ON
Learn
the basic principles and method of neuro-proprioceptive taping. Recommeded
for: Massage Therapists, CDT’s, Orthotherapists and Physiotherapists. Sponsored
by BSN Medical; Training Educator: Louise Danieli, D.Ac., RMT, CDT.
Click the title link,
above, or image, below for more contact and registration information.
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Information & Registration
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage 40 Hour Course
March
25-26 and March 31-April 1, 2012 – London, ON
This
4-day, 40-hour intensive class offers certification in manual lymphatic
drainage (MLD),
a powerful manual therapy technique that can be used to
promote wound healing and injury recovery, reduce swelling, for
detoxification and to promote lymphatic recovery after surgery or other
trauma. Offered by D’Arcy Lane Institute with instructor John Mulligan,
RMT/CLT-LANA.
You can click the
title link, above, to be taken to the D’Arcy Lane website, or image, below for
more information.
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RNAO Best
Practices in Wound Care Institute: Minding the Gap 2012
March
25-30, 2012 – Niagara Falls, ON
This
week long academic institute provides opportunities to learn about Best
Practices in wound care through interactive dialogue with wound care
experts, case studies, demonstrations and hands-on application labs.
You can click the
title link, above, to be taken to the AQL/LAQ website for more information
and registration.
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Shoulder
Rehabilitation Exercises for Reducing Complications Post-Breast Cancer
March
28, 2012 – Montréal, QC
Rounds
at the Montréal General Hospital, presented by McGill Lymphedema Research
Program (MLRP) in collaboration with the AQL/LAQ (Lymphedema Association of
Quebec). All physicians, nurses, physiotherapists and lymphedema therapists
are invited. Contact the AQL/LAQ for more information.
You can click the
title link, above, to be taken to the AQL/LAQ website for more information
and registration.
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Cancer Rehabilitation for
Physiotherapists
March
30, 31 and April 1, 2012 – Toronto, ON
Rounds
An overview of functional problems in patients with cancer and the
implications for rehabilitation interventions presented by Mary-Ann Dalzell,
PT and Kitty Martinho, PT. This course is open to regulated healthcare
professionals. Click for a Course Outline and for Registration Info and Form.
You can click the
title link, above, to be taken to the CPA website for more information and
registration.
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Manual
Edema Mobilization for Sub-Acute Arm / Hand Edema
April
14-15, 2012 – Barrie, ON
Manual
Edema Mobilization (MEM) was designed specifically to activate the
lymphatic system to permanently and quickly reduce viscous, thick, slow to
“rebound”, pitting edema in overwhelmed intact “normal” nodes and lymphatics
as found with sub acute post trauma/
surgery
and chronic post stroke hand edema. Instructor Vivian Dim, OT Reg (Ont), is
a private practice therapist and co founder of Arm More Therapy. She is a
certified lymphedema therapist (LLDT) and has over 10 years hand therapy
experience. Click for a Course Outline and Registration Form.
You can click the
title link, above, to be taken to the CPA website for more information and
registration.
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Lymphedema Management
Symposium
April
19-20, 2012, Regina, SK (Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre)
Hosted
by the Lymphedema Association of Saskatchewan in collaboration with
Continuing Physical Therapy Educatoin, University of Saskatchewan and
Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region.
The
conference will provide an evidence-based update on management of all types
of Lymphedema, and promote interprofessional treatment of lymphedema in
Saskatchewan that is consistent and based on best practice guidelines. The
format will include plenary sessions, interactive small group workshops,
and interprofessional case discussions
You can click the
title link, above, to be taken to the USask CPTE website for more
information and registration.
Lymphedema
Depot will be exhibiting at this event – stop by and say hello!
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Lymphedema Management: Reception and Public Forum
Thursday,
April 19, 2012 – Regina, SK (Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre)
A
reception hosted by the Saskatchewan Lymphedema Association from 5:30-7:00
pm will be followed by an information session presented by Dr. Andrea
Cheville. Questions and discussion time will finish the evening. Cost is
$10 for those not registered to attend the Lymphedema Management
Symposium. See page 6 of the Symposium Program for details, a link is
above.
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Lymphedema
Education Day and SLLA AGM (Saskatchewan Lymphedema Association)
Friday,
April 20, 2012 – Regina, SK (Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre)
This
year, the Saskatchewan Lymphovenous Learning Association’s Annual
Lymphedema Education Day will feature the presentation, “Exercise and
Self-Management for Lymphedema,” presented by Dorit Tidhar, PT, CLT, ALT.
This
year’s AGM and Education Day are being held in conjunction with the
Lymphedema Management Symposium. Information can be found on page 9 of the
program; a link is below.
Click the images,
below for more contact and registration information.
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Compression
Management Workshop
Friday,
April 20, 2012 – Regina, SK (Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre)
Presenter
Dorit Tidhar, PT, CLT, ALT will present a workshop for health professionals
involved in the prescription and application of compression for
lymphededema immediately following the closing of the Lymphedema Symposium.
Cost is $50 + GST. See page 9 of the conference program for more
information on the workshop and how to register. A link is above.
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BCLA Annual
Lymphedema Awareness Day Event
April
21, 2012 – Burnaby, BC
We
will post more details when they become available.
Click the title link,
above, to visit the BCLA website for information & registration.
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NEFCA 21st Annual Footcare Conference,
“Back to Basics”
April
20-21, Kitchener, ON
The
2012 conference agenda includes, among other topics, “Lymphedma: Basics,
Review and Management” presented by Melody Southgate, BA, RMT, CDT of
Swelling Soutions in Kitchener, ON, and “Wound Care in a Bag,” presented by
Pat Coutts, RN, IIWC, CAWC.
You can click the
title link, above, to be taken to the NEFCA website for more information
and registration.
Lymphedema
Depot will be presenting on Lymphedema and exhibiting at this event – stop
by and say hello!
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Massage and Late Effects of
Cancer and Cancer Treatment
April
20, 21 and 22, 2012 – Toronto, ON
This
3-day course is offered by Sutherland Chan Continuing Education with
instructor Pam Hammond, RMT, CDT. Also being offered October 26, 27 and
28, 2012.
Click the title link,
above, to visit the Sutherland Chan website for information &
registration.
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Ray of Hope for Lymphedema – Charity
Challenge for the AQL/LAQ
Association québécoise du
lymphœdème / Lymphedema Association of Quebec
Sunday,
April 29, 2012, at 8:30 am, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal, QC
You
are invited to join or sponsor the walk with TEAM LYMPHEDEMA
At
the Scotiabank Charity Challenge – 21km marathon and 5km walk/run
You can click the
title link, above, to be taken to the AQL/LAQ website to look for more
information and registration.
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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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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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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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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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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
Rounup” 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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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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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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LAO Lymphedema
Conference – Tentative
October
2012 - Toronto, 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 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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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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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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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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