Founded in 1999, the Lymphedema Association of Québec (LAQ) has a mission to inform, support, and raise awareness among people at risk of lymphedema or living with the condition, as well as those affected by lipedema or lipo-lymphedema, along with their caregivers—so they can achieve autonomy and lead fulfilling lives.
LAQ is also mandated to educate healthcare professionals and decision-makers about the various causes of lymphedema and lipedema, in order to facilitate early detection, appropriate care, and effective treatment, and to reduce prevalence—especially the onset of lipo-lymphedema.
Our members include healthcare professionals, people living with lymphedema, lipedema, or lipo-lymphedema, individuals at risk, and others who support our cause.
A future where everyone living with lymphedema, lipedema, or lipo-lymphedema is diagnosed and treated by the healthcare system in an equitable and effective way – and where the risk of developing chronic edema is drastically reduced.
To guide our decisions to transform the lives of those affected, advance the cause, and participate in the evolution of care.
To better help, listen, support, and respect people.
To combine our efforts with the teams active in the field and community groups, and to optimize available resources.
To rely on science, respect our commitments, and act consistently, responsibly and transparently.
To inspire those affected and rise to the major challenges of lymphedema and lipedema.
The Lymphedema Association of Québec (LAQ) provides support, education, and awareness to individuals living with lymphedema, lipedema, or lipo-lymphedema, as well as to their families, loved ones, and healthcare professionals.
We inform and educate about these chronic conditions – their causes, risks of progression (including how lipedema can develop into lipo-lymphedema), and the available conservative and postoperative treatment options, such as decongestive therapy and compression.
We also actively support scientific research aimed at improving care and advancing knowledge toward a cure.
Lymphedema Association of Québec
Therapeutic Support Program
1 866 979-2463
514 979-2463
Mailing address
648 Lajeunesse Street,
Laval, Quebec, H7X 3K5CP
Telephone
1 866 979-2463 / 514 979-2463
Email
aql@infolympho.ca
Website
www.infolympho.ca
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