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LEAP Speaker Series – Lymphedema Risk Reduction: Separating the Myths and the Facts
May 9 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Free
Join ABCD for our next LEAP Speaker Series!
Date: May 9 | 6:30-7:30 pm CT
Topic: Lymphedema Risk Reduction: Separating the Myths and the Facts
Join us on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87953938859?pwd=SHY5Ulo3VDBGZ1Nqdkw4RzA0WE1uQT09
Meeting ID: 879 5393 8859 | Passcode: 954520
You’ll learn:
– How the lymphatic system is impacted by surgery and radiation
– Evidence-based ways to minimize the risk of developing lymphedema
– How physical therapy and exercise can decrease lymphedema risk
Speaker: Leslie Waltke, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist with a clinical mastery in cancer care and recovery, and leads the county’s largest cancer rehabilitation program for Milwaukee-based Advocate Aurora Health. Dr. Waltke is the founder of The Recovery Room, an educational YouTube channel for cancer patients and survivors, serves as co-medical director for Team Phoenix, an Aurora Cancer Care triathlon training program for women cancer survivors, and is a founding and current ABCD Board Member.
All are welcome to attend this FREE webinar.
