The Lymphedema Advocacy Group is an all-volunteer organization. Each board member has a deep personal connection to this disease and spends countless hours advancing our mission. Our work means a

Three years ago the Washington Post ran a story referring to lymphedema as “cancer’s dirty little secret.” The other non-cancer causes of lymphedema are hidden in even greater obscurity. It’s

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which presents a variety of opportunities to also raise awareness about lymphedema and support for the Lymphedema Treatment Act. Nearly everyone is already aware

While the support of any member of Congress is important, some are especially important. These are the men and women who serve on one of the committees who will hold

It is taking longer than we had hoped to get our bill reintroduced. However, we are anticipating that this session’s bill will have added clarity and enhance our ability to

While we wait for the reintroduction of the Lymphedema Treatment Act there are a variety of things you can do to support its eventual passage, all outlined under the “How

Spreading awareness about the Act is so important! In this Newsletter we will cover several easy ways you can help. Information Cards: We will gladly provide you, free of charge,

I know we are all eager for the Act to be reintroduced. We have had a lot of great communication with Congressman Reichert and his staff in recent weeks, and

My thanks to those who submitted a letter to the editor, per the suggestion in last months Newsletter. A number of people did have their letters printed, and we’ve already