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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the October Lymphedema Patient Roundtable explores how breast cancer and lymphedema intersect and why awareness is so important for prevention and early management.

Keeping with the spirit of the autumnal season, panelists and attendees swap their favorite “tricks and treats” for managing lymphedema, dispel common myths that continue to haunt lymphedema care, and respond to insightful questions from the audience—all while highlighting everyday ways to raise awareness and support others.

Special thanks to our panel:

• Karen Ashforth, MS, OTR/L, CLT-LANA (⁠⁠⁠⁠@karenashforth_cltlana⁠⁠⁠⁠)
• Alexa Ercolano, Lymphedema Patient and Lympha Press Marketing and Communications Specialist (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lymphielife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
• Angela Jones, Lipolymphedema Patient and Health Coach (⁠⁠⁠⁠@2018gethealthy)
• Catherine Rosenberg, Lymphedema Patient (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@crosenberg1982⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Links and resources mentioned during the program:

• Lymphedema and Cancer: Understanding the Connection
• The Fat Disorders Resource Society
• “Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster” by Peggy Huddleston – Karen Ashforth’s book recommendation for those preparing for surgery
• The Lymphatic Education & Research Network’s directory of local chapters
• Tips for the Traveler with Lymphedema and Lipedema webinar
• Karen Ashforth’s fibrosis resources
• The Lymphedema Advocacy Group
• Dr. Joseph Dayan’s Study, “Efficacy of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Treating Upper and Lower Extremity Lymphedema”

This Roundtable was originally recorded live on October 14, 2025, and has been edited for time. The views and opinions expressed in this Patient Roundtable are those of the individual participants and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Lympha Press.

This video is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider with any questions about your condition or treatment.

Lympha Press is proud to offer these monthly Lymphedema Patient Roundtables and support the lymphedema community. The Roundtables are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 PM EST. Sign up to attend any of our live webinars at https://linktr.ee/LymphaPress.