What is Lymphedema?
Lymphedema is a chronic disease caused by a buildup of lymph fluid. This happens when the lymphatic system is either faulty or damaged and cannot function as normal. It leads to swelling in the tissues where the lymph flow is blocked. Most often the swelling is in an arm or leg, but it can also be in the breast, trunk, genitals or head and neck. It can affect everyone - children, men and women.
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.