Lymphedema Program On May 18

DANBURY — The American Cancer Society, Ann’s Place, The Home of I Can, and the Praxair Cancer Center at Danbury Hospital are hosting a “Lymphedema — Knowledge is Power” program on May 18 at the Praxair Cancer Center in Danbury from 6 to 9 pm. Learn more about lymphedema, risk reduction, treatment, and effective coping strategies from a panel of professionals and lymphedema survivors.

Speakers will include Dr Joseph Gordan, co-director of the Breast Cancer Program at Danbury Hospital; Dr Beth Aaronson, chief of physical medicine at Danbury Hospital; Laurie Lemasurier, an occupational therapist and certified lymphedema therapist; Erin Gardner-Metz, physical therapist and certified lymphedema therapist; Mary Burke, facilitator of the Lymphedema Support Group at Ann’s Place, The Home of I Can, and a panel of survivors will share coping strategies.

Dinner will be served from 6 to 7. This event is free of charge. For further information about the “Lymphedema — Knowledge is Power” program or to register, call Joanne Ballerini at Danbury Hospital at 797-7771.