When trauma (such as radiotherapy, surgery, accident, or illness) is involved, lymphedema usually develops within the first two years following the trauma, but the risk remains for life. If you can do something about the cause of the risk of lymphedema (for example, venous insufficiency, severe obesity, or prolonged immobilization), we encourage you to talk to your health-care team right away to get the best advice.
If you are at risk of lymphedema due to trauma, assess your risk of developing lymphedema (PDF)
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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