Mark your calendars for the Lymphatic SIG’s Inaugural Journal Club!
Please join us Tuesday, May 4 at 5 pm PST/7pm CST/8pm EST to discuss the
benefits of implementing the clinical practice guidelines related to lymphedema
into clinical practice.
Marisa Perdomo, PT, DPT, MS and Kathy Ryans, PT, DPT will assist us in putting
the guidelines to practical use based on actual patient cases!
What do we need from you?
Please email patient cases to guide the discussion to Betsy Campione at
ecampi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:ecampi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> by Thursday, April 29.
Please take a look at the following CPGs and companion article to engage in a
lively discussion!
1. Levenhagen K, Davies C, Perdomo M, Ryans K, Gilchrist L. Diagnosis of
upper quadrant lymphedema secondary to cancer: Clinical practice guideline from
the Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. Phys Ther.
2017;97(7):729-745. doi:10.1093/ptj/pzx050
2. Davies C, Levenhagen K, Ryans K, Perdomo M, Gilchrist L. Interventions
for breast cancer-related lymphedema: Clinical practice guideline from the
Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA. Phys Ther.
2020;100(7):1163-1179. doi:10.1093/ptj/pzaa087
3. Ryans K, Perdomo M, Davies CC, Levenhagen K, Gilchrist L. Rehabilitation
interventions for the management of breast cancer-related lymphedema:
Developing a patient-centered, evidence-based plan of care throughout
survivorship]. J Cancer Surviv. 2021;10.1007/s11764-021-00991-2.
doi:10.1007/s11764-021-00991-2
Zoom details to follow!
We look forward to seeing you all in a few weeks!
Betsy Campione, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA
Board Certified Specialist in Oncologic Physical Therapy
Assistant Professor
Physical Therapy Program
Midwestern University
555 31st Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: 630-515-6359 (direct)
ecampi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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