Virtual Support Group 

January 14th, 5:00 pm (EST) on ZOOM

TOPIC:
Planes trains and Automobiles.
How travel affects lymphedema and what to do about it.

Please join us for our monthly virtual support group consisting of lymphedema patients and LAO volunteers. Our support groups are a great opportunity for you to share and discuss your personal lymphedema management skills, information, hopes, fears, successes and hardships, all in a safe space to facilitate support and growth. 

Join us on the second Wednesday of every month!

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Basic Housekeeping:

• Please keep yourself on mute to reduce background noise
• There is typically a Q&A period at the end, so please save your questions for then
• Feel free to use the chat feature to ask questions or raise your hand to talk
• Please note that this session will not be recorded. We kindly ask that no screen captures, audio recordings, or video recordings be made during the presentation. This ensures a respectful and secure environment for all participants and speakers. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Disclaimer:
The content of this presentation is confidential and property of the presenters. It is not intended to be distributed to any third party without their consent. As such, please do not screenshot, record, or tape the contents of this meeting or the individuals in attendance.

The opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the presenter and not necessarily those of the LAO. Therefore, the LAO is not responsible for any content or information in the webinar. The LAO does not endorse any particular vendor product, company or personnel, and our webinars are for educational purposes only.

Please note that if a webinar is being recorded you are providing consent to be recorded. You may keep your camera off if you wish to do so.

Moreover, Information collected through polls or surveys may be addressed in future meetings and in meeting notes, that are available for other patients access. Through your attendance, you have consented for The Lymphedema Association of Ontario to use your first name only, for confidentiality purposes in note taking.

Is Your Cholesterol Part
of the Lymphedema Puzzle?

January 19, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (ET)

on ZOOM

DESCRIPTION:

Most people think of cholesterol only in terms of heart health—but new research suggests it may also play a role in lymphedema.

In this talk, you’ll learn what recent studies are revealing about the connection between blood fats, cholesterol levels, and the risk of developing or worsening lymphedema after cancer treatment. We’ll explore how changes in cholesterol after surgery, the types of fats in your blood, and everyday eating patterns may influence lymphatic health.

This session is designed for people living with lymphedema or at risk for it, as well as those who want to better understand how nutrition, metabolism, and lymphatic health fit together. The focus is on evidence—not fear—so you can make informed decisions and better understand your own risk factors.

You’ll leave with a clearer picture of how cholesterol may be one more piece of the lymphedema puzzle, and what practical steps may support both heart and lymphatic health.

SPEAKERS:

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 to help individuals with lymphedema, and lipedema track and learn about the impact of diet and self-care on their health.  

She is the creator and facilitator of Lymphedema Nutrition School, an on-line program to help people living with lymphedema as well as a professional CE course for dietitians and lymphedema therapists to help educate and advocate for nutritional management of lymphedema. 

She has spoken at national and international conferences and is a strong advocate for a multi-disciplinary approach to lymphedema management. She is the recipient of the Distinguished Practice Award from the Oncology Dietitians Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

She lives in Toronto, where she has a virtual private practice, offering 1:1 counselling to people throughout Canada. You can find out more about Jean, sign up for Lymphedema Nutrition School or 1:1 virtual counselling at www.jeanlamantia.com.

Virtual Support Group 

February 11th, 5:00 pm (EST) on ZOOM

TOPIC:
TBD


Please join us for our monthly virtual support group consisting of lymphedema patients and LAO volunteers. Our support groups are a great opportunity for you to share and discuss your personal lymphedema management skills, information, hopes, fears, successes and hardships, all in a safe space to facilitate support and growth. 

Join us on the second Wednesday of every month!

REGISTER HERE

__________________

Basic Housekeeping:

• Please keep yourself on mute to reduce background noise
• There is typically a Q&A period at the end, so please save your questions for then
• Feel free to use the chat feature to ask questions or raise your hand to talk
• Please note that this session will not be recorded. We kindly ask that no screen captures, audio recordings, or video recordings be made during the presentation. This ensures a respectful and secure environment for all participants and speakers. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Disclaimer:
The content of this presentation is confidential and property of the presenters. It is not intended to be distributed to any third party without their consent. As such, please do not screenshot, record, or tape the contents of this meeting or the individuals in attendance.

The opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the presenter and not necessarily those of the LAO. Therefore, the LAO is not responsible for any content or information in the webinar. The LAO does not endorse any particular vendor product, company or personnel, and our webinars are for educational purposes only.

Please note that if a webinar is being recorded you are providing consent to be recorded. You may keep your camera off if you wish to do so.

Moreover, Information collected through polls or surveys may be addressed in future meetings and in meeting notes, that are available for other patients access. Through your attendance, you have consented for The Lymphedema Association of Ontario to use your first name only, for confidentiality purposes in note taking.

Virtual Support Group 

March 11th, 5:00 pm (EST) on ZOOM

TOPIC:
TBD

Please join us for our monthly virtual support group consisting of lymphedema patients and LAO volunteers. Our support groups are a great opportunity for you to share and discuss your personal lymphedema management skills, information, hopes, fears, successes and hardships, all in a safe space to facilitate support and growth. 

Join us on the second Wednesday of every month!

__________________

Basic Housekeeping:

• Please keep yourself on mute to reduce background noise
• There is typically a Q&A period at the end, so please save your questions for then
• Feel free to use the chat feature to ask questions or raise your hand to talk
• Please note that this session will not be recorded. We kindly ask that no screen captures, audio recordings, or video recordings be made during the presentation. This ensures a respectful and secure environment for all participants and speakers. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Disclaimer:
The content of this presentation is confidential and property of the presenters. It is not intended to be distributed to any third party without their consent. As such, please do not screenshot, record, or tape the contents of this meeting or the individuals in attendance.

The opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the presenter and not necessarily those of the LAO. Therefore, the LAO is not responsible for any content or information in the webinar. The LAO does not endorse any particular vendor product, company or personnel, and our webinars are for educational purposes only.

Please note that if a webinar is being recorded you are providing consent to be recorded. You may keep your camera off if you wish to do so.

Moreover, Information collected through polls or surveys may be addressed in future meetings and in meeting notes, that are available for other patients access. Through your attendance, you have consented for The Lymphedema Association of Ontario to use your first name only, for confidentiality purposes in note taking.