Lymphedema Awareness Day 2025 - info stands and presentations at UZ Gent
LymphAday, or Lymphedema Awareness Day, is a patient-driven awareness day on lymphedema. Lymphedema is a chronic disease which is often the result of specific cancer treatment (e.g. for breast and prostate cancer) and can have a severe impact on daily life for patients.
This year with a focus on lymphedema in the legs and pelvic region.
The organizers of this LympADay campaign are the 'Lymfekliniek UZ Gent' and the Beautiful After Breastcancer Foundation. The aim is to create more awareness on the disease, by organizing an open info day (in Dutch) at UZ Gent for patients and family.
- all info (in Dutch)
- info stands from 18h to 22h
- presentations by experts (prof. Piet Hoebeke, dr. Tina Decorte, dr. Liesl De Graeve, dr. Menekse Göker, etc.) and personal testimonials
- where: UZ Gent campus, restaurant UZ Gent, entrance 8, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Gent
- registration is free but required via this link
- applied for accreditation for doctors and physiotherapists (note your RIZIV number when you register)
- More info via lymfekliniek@uzgent.be - tel. 09 332 07 34