Sandra Palmaro, CEO of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Ontario Region

Breast Cancer Action (Ottawa) has been working for many years to raise awareness about secondary lymphedema related to breast cancer. The LYMPHEDEMA: Take Control project is part of an effort to empower breast cancer survivors with information and proactive risk reduction strategies. This community-based health promotion project (2007-2009) was funded by the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Ontario Region to raise awareness about lymphedema secondary to breast cancer and the value of exercise to its risk reduction and management.

Learn more about the project’s activities, achievements and lessons learned.

For further information about the project, please contact Breast Cancer Action

“Lymphedema: Take Control project empowers women with and beyond breast cancer by providing clear, evidence-based information to reduce the fear of secondary lymphedema. The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Ontario Region is proud to have funded this important initiative that is making a real difference for women with breast cancer.”