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.