Are you interested in playing an intimate role in helping to advance lymphedema care? The National Institute of Health (NIH) maintains a listing of clinical trials, including for lymphedema, which encompass the following:
- There are currently 44 trials in the United States that are actively recruiting patients, or who soon will be.
- At the National Cancer Institute, a division of NIH, there are an additional 18 trials.
- And for primary lymphedema, there are 19 trials recruiting patients with various specific lymphatic malformations or anomalies.
Have a birthday coming up? If you are a Facebook user, we hope you will consider choosing our affiliate organization, the Lymphedema Education & Awareness Project (LEAP), for your birthday fundraiser! These easy-to-follow instructions will walk you through the set-up, which only takes a couple of minutes and can be done up to one month before your birthday. And don’t forget to like and follow the LEAP Facebook page.
Do you have questions about the Lymphedema Treatment Act or insurance coverage? Visit our new Frequently Asked Questions page. We also have additional helpful information on our Patient Resources page.
Heather Ferguson
Founder & Executive Director
Lymphedema Advocacy Group
LymphedemaAdvocacyGroup.org
