Lymphedema: Understanding and Managing Lymphedema After Cancer Treatment is a book you can buy from your American Cancer Society. Please call 1-800-227-2345 for cost and ordering information.
National organizations and Web sites*
Along with your American Cancer Society, other sources of information and support include:
Lymphology Association of North America (LANA)
Web site: www.clt-lana.org
Web site lists therapists, nurses, and doctors who specialize in treating lymphedema
National Lymphedema Network (NLN)
Toll-free number: 1-800-541-3259
Web site: www.lymphnet.org
Has patient information on reducing risk and managing lymphedema, offers support and a way to search for professionals who work with people who have lymphedema
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Toll-free number 1-888-753-5222 (leave message for call back)
Web site: www.lbbc.org
Information and support line (also available in Spanish), message boards, newsletters, and education programs. A lymphedema booklet for women with breast cancer can be found at www.lbbc.org/data/media/LBBCunderstandlymphedema2010.pdf.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Toll-free number: 1-877-465-6636
Web site: www.komen.org
Breast cancer information, tools, videos, and quizzes online; some materials available in Spanish and other languages. Referrals to local support groups available in some areas.
Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization (formerly Breast Cancer Network of Strength)
Toll-free number: 1-800-221-2141 (English); 1-800-986-9505 (Spanish)
Web site: www.networkofstrength.org
Peer support for people with breast cancer and their partners, information about breast cancer, some local support groups available
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