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Virtual: What is Lymphedema? Understand Your Risk After Surgery & Tips for Lifestyle Balance

Wednesday, February 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST

Free

Stephanie Dizon, a licensed occupational therapist with advanced specialty training in lymphedema management, will help you become familiar with the causes of lymphedema and what the lymphatic system does for the body. She will give information on the personal risk factors that may put one at higher risk for developing lymphedema after cancer treatment. Learn healthy lifestyle habits to promote lymphatic function, ways to minimize wear and tear on the lymphatic system over time, and steps to take should lymphedema occur.

Presented by: Stephanie Dizon, OTD, OTR/L, CLT, NorthShore University HealthSystem

Please RSVP below.  Registration ends February 21st at 2:00 pm.

An email with log-in instructions will be sent the evening before the program.

 

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Date:
Wednesday, February 21
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST
Cost:
Free
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Zoom

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