Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Diagnostic, Prevalence, Treatment

MARCH 6, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (ET)

on ZOOM

DESCRIPTION:

With rising breast cancer rates, medi is trying to increase awareness around this topic to help faster treatment and prevention of breast cancer related lymphedema. This webinar includes:

• Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema (BCRL)
• Clinical evidence to PREVENT progression of lymphedema
• THE compression solution to PREVENT
• medi's upper extremity compression solutions

SPEAKERS:

Marize Ibrahim, MSc, PT, CLT-LANA, CPA Specialist - Oncology

Marize holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology and Physical Education from the University of Toronto and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from McGill University. A Clinical Specialist in Oncology Physiotherapy, she is certified by the Physiotherapy Specialty Certification Board of Canada and is a member of both the OPPQ and CPA. Passionate about oncology rehabilitation, she has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications, presented at national and international conferences, and co-developed educational tools for patients with bone metastasis. Marize works at the McGill University Health Centre Lymphedema Clinic and is a certified LANA and Casley-Smith Lymphedema Therapist, Bone Fit Trained Specialist, and instructor. In her spare time, she volunteers as a National Medical Classifier for Canadian para-swimming and is training to become an International Classifier for the Paralympic Games.

Virtual Support Group 

March 11th, 5:00 pm (EST) on ZOOM

TOPIC:
Lymphatic System 101

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 NOW

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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.

Lateral Seam for Cozy and 500 --
a patented new accessory

MARCH 25, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (ET)

on ZOOM

DESCRIPTION:

Deep dive into medi's newest accessory for a more comfortable Flat Knit lower extremity Garment with available options. Upper extremity garments often come with challenges, we want to address some challenges and possible solutions.

SPEAKERS:

Andrea Beer
National Education Manager, Medi

German-trained Master of Nursing and Wound Therapist, National Education Manager for medi Canada. With over 18 years of experience in treating lymphatic diseases, lipoedema, and vascular conditions, she focuses on educating clients and healthcare professionals about selfcare, products, and treatment options to ensure successful outcomes.

Virtual Support Group 

April 8th, 5:00 pm (EST) on ZOOM

TOPIC:
Emotional support and Empowerment


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 NOW

__________________

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 

May 13th, 5:00 pm (EST) on ZOOM

TOPIC:
Lymphedema and Anti-inflammatory foods


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 NOW

__________________

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.