Monthly Archives: February 2024

What is lymphoedema? A deep dive…

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Courtesy of our resident physio, Élodie:

A deep dive into the plumbing of your body. We hope to provide alternative language versions, but if you are a tech-whizz, or know one, you may be able to persuade your smart phone to provide a simultaneous translation for yourself. If you do share how you did it with your friends here in the comments.

This video is included in Élodie’s Lymphobook – do have a closer look.

For more information follow this link…(to a location which does not yet exist but shall when someone provides the document)

French camp 2024

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We have been asked to say a little more about the forthcoming camp in Languedoc. News comes out slowly, but we shall add to it here. For our first educational video, please watch the stories of nine of our young people:

Une production de The International Lymphoedema Framework (ILF) et du Partenariat Français du Lymphoedème (PFL). Découvrez les témoignages de Théo, Marin, Arthur, Ludivine, Christopher, Guillaume, Soren, Léo, Anna, Austin originaires des quatre coins du monde à propos de leur lymphoedème.

The second question is

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Did you read about South Africa, Switzerland, the Netherlands or India today? You can find more information about all the ILF national frameworks and learn more about the ILF here

So today’s question is:

What is the main cause of lymphœdema worldwide?

Answers please in the comments box below. If you wish to remain anonymous please say so otherwise we shall publish, subject to editorial discretion, what you have to say.

The first question is

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What do we do and why?

All the national lymphœdema frameworks work hard in researching, accessing, educating, and above all hearing and treating patients – the patients are why we do what we do.

The next two questions are for you today:

What is the biggest challenge for you with lymphœdema?
What is your greatest wish long-term for living with lymphœdema?

Answers please in the comments box below. If you wish to remain anonymous please say so otherwise we shall publish, subject to editorial discretion, what you have to say.