Women are informed about the cause and effect of lymphedema.
Participants learn guidelines for prevention and how to recognize the onset of symptoms.
This group provides education and support to patients who develop lymphedema. Through presentations and discussions patients learn to identify and manage the symptoms of lymphedema, to understand proper therapeutic treatment and to utilize the dedicated resources that are available in the community. There are no meetings in November and December. The lymphatic system which includes lymph vessels and lymph nodes is an extension of the blood circulatory system. Tissues in the hand and arm are nourished by the fluids that are filtered through the capillaries.