Current Research Program
Our main research development program initiative focuses on promoting a research strategy for Canada through the Canadian Lymphedema Framework.
Ongoing research projects include:
1. Development of a Canada-wide collaboration of lymphedema stakeholders to promote lymphedema awareness through improved education and research.
2. The development and assessment of interdisciplinary programs with educational tools and strategies to prevent lymphedema in women after breast cancer treatment.
3. A pilot study looking at the role of an interdisciplinary lymphedema team in a tertiary referral centre.
4. Assessment of the prevalence of and risk factors for developing lymphedema, pain and functional problems following breast cancer treatment.
5. Research on various exercise treatments for lymphedema.
6. Research on body composition of patients with lymphedema.
7. Comparing three methods for treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema.