Friday, September 11, 2009

Georgia Lymphedema Education and Awareness Program

11th Annual Lymphedema Education & Awareness Program

An educational and awareness conference for patients, caregivers and professionals!

Where?

Piedmont Hospital

Piedmont Hospital

Richard H. Rich Auditorium

1968 Peachtree Road, NW, Building 77

Atlanta, Georgia

When?

Saturday, October 18, 20087:30 am - 5:30 pm

Program includes

What to expect of tissue after radiation?

What is the physiology response of radiation?

What does radiation do to the lymph nodes? - Peter Rossi, MD

How does vascular flow affect the lymphatics? - Ken Harper, MD

Expectations of surgery. - Christopher Hart, MD, FACSThe Lymphatic System, Wound Care,

Infections and Treatment - Paula Stewart, MDParent Networking

Aquatic Exercises

The Connection of obesity and increased swelling in people with lymphedema and lipedema.and more.

Additional information and registration form - Home website - Lighthouse Lymphedema Network

See you there - Pat