Lymphedema: Risk Reduction and Management Strategies

There are no scientific studies showing that lymphedema can be prevented, but there are ways to lower your risk of developing this treatment side effect. During the 10th Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer, we will explore the myths and recent scientific evidence about lymphedema, learn about risk reduction techniques and discuss approaches to lymphedema management, including exercise, physical therapy, lymphatic drainage, massage and other treatment methods.

The 10th Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer is the only international conference dedicated to the critical issues of young breast cancer survivors and those who care about them. Nearly 1,000 young breast cancer survivors, caregivers and medical professionals from around the world are expected to attend the Conference, to be held Friday, Feb. 26-Sunday, Feb. 28 at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, Ga.

The Lymphedema: Risk Reduction and Management Strategies workshop will take place from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26 , and will be led by physical therapist Jill Binkley, PT, MSc, FAAOMPT, executive director of TurningPoint Women's Healthcare in Alpharetta, Ga.

To learn more about the Conference and for a complete list of workshops, visit www.youngsurvivorsconference.org.

Editors Note: Complimentary press registration is available. Please contact Yarissa Reyes at (484) 708-1547 or [email protected], or Dana Griffin at (646) 257-3006 or [email protected].

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About Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC)

Living Beyond Breast Cancer, based outside Philadelphia, is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life. Programs and services include: conferences; teleconferences; the toll-free Survivors’ Helpline (888-753-5222); a website, lbbc.org; free quarterly newsletters; publications for African-American and Latina women; recordings; networking programs for young survivors and women of color; healthcare-provider trainings; and the Paula A. Seidman Library and Resource Center. For more information about Living Beyond Breast Cancer, visit lbbc.org or call (610) 645-4567.

About The Young Survival Coalition (YSC)

The Young Survival Coalition, based in New York with 26 national affiliates, is the premier international organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women and breast cancer. YSC offer resources, connections, and outreach so women feel supported, empowered and hopeful. Through action, advocacy and awareness, YSC seeks to educate and influence the medical, research, breast cancer and legislative communities to address breast cancer in young women, and to ensure that no women diagnosed under 40 faces breast cancer alone. For more information about the Young Survival Coalition, visit youngsurvival.org or call (877) YSC-1011.