Making Wisconsin History
Wisconsin's first and only financial aid program helping Lymphedema survivors obtain their medically needed compression garments.
Since 2019, more than $100,000.00 in compression garments provided to those in need.
- Medicare provides no coverage
- Health insurance may not provide adequate or any coverage
- Healthcare systems do not provide financial assistance for compression garments.
Advances in Lymphedema Care Conferences
Premiering in 2018, Wisconsin's first and only Lymphedema conference for Lymphedema survivors, their supporters, and the healthcare community, all under one roof. Providing unprecedented direct access to noted Lymphedema experts, and national manufacturers of Lymphedema products.
The Shellie Stellrecht Award
Wisconsin's first and only award recognizing excellence in Lymphedema advocacy.
Educate. Encourage. Empower.
All Things Lymphedema
Advances in Lymphedema Care Conference
Advances in Lymphedema Care Conference
Jennifer sits down with Hayley Tenpas of WHBY to talk about "All Things Lymphedema"
Advances in Lymphedema Care Conference
Advances in Lymphedema Care Conference
Advances in Lymphedema Care Conference
Thanks to Amanda Sharon at 91.1 The Avenue Radio for talking to us about the November 23 Lymphedema conference!
The Science Behind the Need for Compression Therapy for Lymphedema - It Can Save Your Life
The Science Behind the Need for Compression Therapy for Lymphedema - It Can Save Your Life
The Science Behind the Need for Compression Therapy for Lymphedema - It Can Save Your Life
Study finds cellular processes controlling the formation of lymphatic valves
The Science Behind the Need for Compression Therapy for Lymphedema - It Can Save Your Life
The Science Behind the Need for Compression Therapy for Lymphedema - It Can Save Your Life
All Things Lymphedema
An estimated 10 million Americans live with Lymphdema – more than the combined total of Americans living with ALS, AIDs, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, MS, and Muscular Dystrophy. Yet, the disease remains little known amongst the general population, and often misunderstood within the medical community.
What is Lymphedema?
A Potentially Life Threatening Disease of the Immune System
- Lymphedema occurs when a person's lymphatic system (part of our immune system) doesn't function properly.
- Lymphedema can affect any part of the body, head, neck, torso, arms, legs, etc. This photo depicts Lymphedema of the leg.
- There is no cure for Lymphedema. Once you have it, you have it for life.
How Lymphedema Develops
Categories of Lymphedema
- Primary Lymphedema occurs when people are born with this disease.
- Secondary Lymphedema can occur after physical trauma, or from surgery or cancer treatments, such as radiation therapy. An estimated 5 - 40% of breast cancer patients experience some form of Lymphedema. Those who have lymph nodes removed and/or have radiation are at an even higher risk of developing this disease.
Why a Turquoise Butterfly?
The turquoise butterfly is the international symbol for Lymphedema.
What You Can Do
- You've already made a great start - by being aware
- Learn all you can about Lymphedema - we've provided access to great information and resources
- Join us at our Advances in Lymphedema Care conferences
- Come and join us - volunteer, donate, contribute - be a part of our important work!
Additional Lymphedema Resources For You
Treatment of Lymphedema
Lymphatic Education and Research Network (LE&RN)
Lymphatic Education and Research Network (LE&RN)
Treatment of Lymphedema should be provided by a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), who has undergone specialized training in Lymphedema care.
Lymphatic Education and Research Network (LE&RN)
Lymphatic Education and Research Network (LE&RN)
Lymphatic Education and Research Network (LE&RN)
Lymphedema Treatment Act
National Lymphedema Network
National Lymphedema Network
Currently, many policies, including Medicare, do not cover the medically- necessary compression supplies used daily in lymphedema treatment. As a result, many patients who cannot afford compression supplies suffer from recurrent infections, progressive degradation in their condition and eventual disability.
