Lymphedema — swelling often occurring in the arms and legs — can be a challenging chronic condition faced by many patients after they have been treated for cancer. This program will discuss the basic causes of lymphedema, risk factors, and prevention strategies. Contemporary treatment strategies will be reviewed. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
Event Information
Date & Time(s)
Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Sponsor(s)
Resources for Life After Cancer
Speaker(s)
Audience
This program is for people who have been treated for cancer. No observers, please, without prior approval.
Location Information
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue — Room M-107
(between 67th and 68th Streets)
New York, NY 10065
Contact Information
Contact
You must register to attend this program. To register or for more information, please call 646-888-4740 or e-mail RLAC@mskcc.org
Phone
646-888-4740
E-mail
