Lymphedema After Cancer: What It Is, Who Is At Risk, and What You Can Do About It

Canadian Cancer Survivor Network Webinar Series:
Lymphedema After Cancer: What It Is, Who Is At Risk, and What You Can Do About It
About this Webinar: Lymphedema is a common but often underrated side effect of cancer treatment. This session will explain what lymphedema is, why it can occur after cancer, and the key risk factors to be aware of. Participants will also learn about current treatment approaches and how nutrition and lifestyle may support lymphatic health. Join registered dietitian and cancer survivor Jean LaMantia for an accessible, evidence-informed overview designed to help cancer survivors better understand and manage their risk.
About the presenter: Jean LaMantia is a registered dietitian, cancer survivor, and author of four books on the topics of lymphedema, cancer, and intermittent fasting. She is also the creator of daily and weekly journals designed to help individuals with lymphedema and lipedema track their diet and self-care practices and better understand how these factors influence their health.
Jean is the creator and facilitator of Lymphedema Nutrition School, an online program that supports people living with lymphedema. She also teaches a continuing education course for dietitians and lymphedema therapists focused on advancing education and advocacy for the nutritional management of lymphedema.
She has presented at national and international conferences and is a strong advocate for a multidisciplinary approach to lymphedema management. Jean is the recipient of the Distinguished Practice Award from the Oncology Dietetics Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Jean lives in Toronto, where she runs a virtual private practice providing one-to-one nutrition counselling. Learn more about Jean or schedule a free consultation at www.jeanlamantia.com
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