COME IN AND LEARN MORE The Alberta Lymphedema Association promotes awareness of, and education about, Lymphedema within the medical community and general public of Alberta.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is Lymphedema, and what are the two major types? Could you be at risk? Learn more about Lymphedema, its causes, and its treatments.
Where can you obtain information, advice and treatment for Lymphedema? Our Clinics page provides contact information for care providers in Alberta.
LEARN MORE
Locate and learn more about Lymphedema therapists in Alberta, as well as the Canadian Lymphedema Framework, via our Therapists page.
VISIT OUR THERAPISTS PAGE
BECOME A MEMBER We hope you will become a member of the Association. The membership fee is only $25 per year. The Alberta Lymphedema Association relies upon your support to continue its work to promote awareness and education of Lymphedema within the medical community and the general public in Alberta.
On March 6, 2019, the Alberta Lymphedema Association presented a check for more than $29,000 to the Calgary Health Trust to help ensure patients who use Calgary Ambulatory Lymphedema Services (CALS) will have access to care that will improve their quality of life.
COME IN AND LEARN MOREWhat is lymphedema? It is a disease that affects your lymphatic system.
The job of your body’s lymphatic system is to help your tissues drain excess fluid and stay healthy.
When the lymphatic system is faulty or damaged, fluid buildup can cause swelling that could be the early signs of lymphedema.
Resources
Want to know more about lymphedema? Visit our resources section to learn about lymphedema and the lymphatic system, view web resources & presentations, and more.
Membership
Membership in ALA is $25/yr and includes a subscription to Pathways magazine, a Log Book to track appointments, measurements and more, and news of upcoming events.
Find a Therapist
Alberta Lymphedema Association maintains a list of medical professionals who work with patients to diagnose and treat lymphedema. See our current list of therapists.
