National Lymphedema Network, Inc. - NLN
Organization URL(s)
nln@lymphnet.orgwww.lymphnet.org/
Other Contact Information
Latham Square
1611 Telegraph Avenue
Suite 1111
Oakland,
CA 94612-213178
800-541-3259 (Voice - Toll-free, Support Hotline)
510-208-3200 (Voice)
510-208-3110 (FAX)
Description
The National Lymphedema Network (NLN) is a nonprofit organization established to disseminate information and guidance about primary and secondary lymphedema to patients and health care professionals. The NLN provides a hotline, referrals to medical and therapeutic treatment centers throughout the U.S., information and advice on locating or establishing local support groups, as well as information on treatment modalities and related matters. The NLN presents an international conference every two years, as well as training courses for treatment center setup and specific treatment modalities.
Online Resources
- Lymphedema Question Corner
http://www.lymphnet.org/lymphedemaFAQs/questionCorner.htm - Lymphedema Resource Guide
http://www.lymphnet.org/resourceGuide/resourceGuide.htm - Lymphedema: A Brief Overview
http://www.lymphnet.org/lymphedemaFAQs/overview.htm - Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapists
http://www.lymphnet.org/resourceGuide/manualDrainage.htm
Print Resources
Serial publication: NLN newsletter, providing updated information on lymphedema; a Resource Guide, and more. Article reprints and booklets are available for purchase.