What is Lymphedema?
Lymphedema is a chronic condition caused by a buildup of lymph fluid. This occurs when the lymphatic system, responsible for draining fluid from tissues, is impaired or damaged. Swelling typically affects arms or legs but can also occur in other body parts like the breast, trunk, or head and neck. Lymphedema can impact anyone, regardless of age or gender.
Safely Compressed - One Lymphedema Patient's Story
- This is the story of why I love my compression garment. For those of you who have worn compression garments, you may question the use of the words ‘love’ and ‘compression’ in the same sentence, but bear with me.
Who we are
- LANL is a registered charity.
- The mission of LANL is to promote health by providing access to related counseling, information, or group support programs to individuals affected with lymphedema and to advance education by providing grants to Certified Lymphedema Therapists to obtain additional training in lymphedema treatment.