1st Annual International Lymphoedema Conference & Exhibition 2009

Royal Ascot - 21st - 23rd April 2009

The first International Lymphoedema Conference will be based on a different, challenging, exciting and inclusive format. The main theme of the conference is to achieve care improvements globally through effective service development.To help achieve this, experts in the field of lymphoedema management from around the world will come together to discuss and share their experiences.

In association with the International Lymphoedema Framework.

Booking - book online - Download a printable booking form.

Posters and Papers Please note that we will not be accepting Poster or Paper Abstracts for this Conference.

Accommodation Delegates wishing to attend 1st Annual Lymphoedema Framework Conference 2009 will be able to take advantage of preferential rates to suit all budgets through our booking agency. For a full list of hotels and current availability, please contact Reservation Highway on 01423 525577, or visit their website.

Programme - View the programme or download the pdf

• Global village
• Open space learning
• Major international exhibition
• Journal of Lymphoedema awards
• Globalinitiatives
• Patient conference
• Black tie gala dinner

Programme

21st April

Topic	Speaker
Opening remarks	Christine Moffatt
The global challenge of lymphoedema Presentations from the main international organisations	Dame Jill McLeod-Clarke, Terence Ryan, Mauro Andrade, Christine Moffatt
Presenting the UK Lymphoedema Framework Project • clinical results • HRQoL and cost outcomes • epidemiology • setting up a service	Peter Mortimer Anita Wallace, Debra Doherty, Peter Franks, Vaughan Keeley, Teresa Hill
Tea and coffee
The challenge of effective compression in lymphoedema (bandaging) • science of lymphoedema bandaging • use of compression bandaging in different clinical settings Launch of Community Management of Lymphoedema Template	Hugo Partsch, Anne Williams, Gerusa Dreyer
Children with Lymphoedema • the genetic component • experience of children and their families • a framework for the development of lymphoedema services for children Launch of Children’s Template	Philip Morgan, Anita Wallace, Peter Mortimer, Philip Morgan, Jacquelyne Todd, Caroline McGlynn
Champagne reception and opening of exhibition

22nd April

Topic	Speaker
The challenge of predicting and preventing breast cancer-related lymphoedema • diagnosis and measurement challenges • personal and policy perspectives	Jane Armer, Neil Piller, Sarah Blackburn
Living with lymphoedema • findings of living with lymphoedema study • a patient’s own experience Open to patients who can attend prior to joining the patient conference running concurrently	Anita Wallace, Christine Moffatt, Ros Lam, Jed Bentley
The psychosocial impact of lymphoedema • psychosocial adjustment to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment • psychosocial aspects of lymphoedema in developing countries	Philip Morgan, Mei Fu, David Addiss
Tea, coffee and exhibition viewing
Template for Management of Lymphoedema of the Upper Body	TBC
MLD and massage in lymphoedema practice • a presentation of the findings from four systematic reviews	David Addiss, Peter Franks, Debra Doherty
Lunch and exhibition viewing
Open Space Learning Solving the global challenge of infectionin lymphoedema	Peter Mortimer
Drinks reception followed by awards ceremony and gala dinner

23rd April

Topic	Speaker
The challenge of patient’s wounds in lymphoedema • presentation of a patient with a complex wound and severe or chronic oedema • the management and challenges faced, and the outcome for the patient	Sandy Ellis, David Gray, Gerusa Dreyer, Dr Schingale
The problem of lymphoedema in the developing world - an international collaboration • lymphatic filariasis in endemic areas of the world • issues of morbidity and poverty • lymphoedema management using biomedical and traditional medicine in India, Brazil and Tanzania • ILF strategy in developing countries	Terence Ryan, David Addiss, Saravu Narahari, Gerusa Dreyer, Rebecca Penzer, Philip Morgan
Tea, coffee and exhibition viewing
The challenge of paying for lymphoedema services • panel discussion on the issues of reimbursement	Anna Towers, Robert Damstra, Sandy Ellis, Robert Damstra, Saskia Thiadens, Karin Johansson, Neil Piller, Ruthi Peleg
Lunch and exhibition viewing
The International Lymphoedema Framework (ILF) strategy Final keynote lecture	Christine Moffatt
Motivational talk	TBC
Closing Remarks