Lymphatic Care Resource Centre
Information about lymphatic conditions, treatments, and everyday care, written for readers across Canada. Browse a topic or search for a specific question.
Conditions and recovery
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Understanding lymphedema
Causes, assessment, and management.
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Understanding lipedema
Symptoms, diagnosis, conservative care, and surgery evidence.
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Lipedema surgery: techniques and recovery
How liposuction for lipedema differs from cosmetic liposuction, staged surgery, anaesthesia, and recovery care.
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Lymphedema after cancer treatment
Risk, monitoring, and care alongside cancer treatment.
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Lymphatic care after surgery
Early assessment, monitoring, and planning recovery care.
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Lymphatic care after plastic surgery
Post-operative lymphatic care after liposuction, a tummy tuck, body or limb lifts, breast augmentation, facial surgery or a BBL, and when it can begin.
Treatment and daily life
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Lymphatic treatments
Manual lymphatic drainage, compression, and complete decongestive therapy.
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Everyday care and support
Garments, movement, skin care, travel, and work.
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Finding lymphatic care in Calgary and Alberta
Local programs, therapist directories, and contact details.
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Understanding Your Lymphatic Treatment Options
Choosing care, combining treatments, and planning your next step.
Quick references
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How the lymphatic system works
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Lymphedema signs and symptoms
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Lymphatic care glossary
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How to prepare for your first visit
About these guides
The Resource Centre provides general education, not individual diagnosis or treatment advice. Sources accompany the relevant articles; our editorial policy explains how information is selected and reviewed.
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