The July Lymphedema Patient Roundtable featured an honest, uplifting conversation about the everyday realities of living with lymphedema. From personal wins to tough questions, this session highlighted the strength of community and the power of shared experience.
Highlights from this month’s session include Olivia Eggers’ inspiring experience volunteering at Camp Watchme, a summer camp for children with lymphedema, and Catherine Rosenberg shared an encouraging update in her 18-month journey managing a difficult wound, crediting her progress to a collaborative care plan developed by a specialist at the Mayo Clinic and her local team.
The group also addressed a powerful question submitted by a patient: “Do you ever fully recover from lymphedema, or does it stay with you always?” The resulting discussion from both the panelists and the audience offered thoughtful perspectives on acceptance, hope, and the role of community in staying motivated managing a lifelong condition.
Then, to close the evening, Karen Ashforth read the poem “For Your Birthday” by John O’Donohue. It was an hour full of real stories, practical insights, and a reminder that no one has to navigate lymphedema alone.
Big thanks to our floral-clad panel this month:
- Karen Ashforth, MS, OTR/L, CLT-LANA (@karenashforth_cltlana)
- Evy Dominguez, Lymphedema Patient (@evycalifornia)
- Olivia Eggers, Lymphedema Patient (@olivianeggs)
- Alexa Ercolano, Lymphedema Patient and Lympha Press Marketing and Communications Specialist (@lymphielife)
- Catherine Rosenberg, Lymphedema Patient (@crosenberg1982)
Links and resources mentioned during the program:
- National Lymphedema Network’s Patient Events
- Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE&RN) Centers of Excellence
- LE&RN Patient Resource Center
- LE&RN’s “Find a Therapist” Resources
- Lymphology Association of North America’s Therapist Directory
- Academy of Lymphatic Studies Therapist Directory
This Roundtable was originally recorded live on July 8, 2025, and has been edited for time. The views and opinions expressed in this Patient Roundtable are those of the individual participants and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Lympha Press.
This video is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider with any questions about your condition or treatment.
Lympha Press is proud to offer these monthly Lymphedema Patient Roundtables and support the lymphedema community. The Roundtables are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 PM EST. Sign up to attend any of our live webinars at https://linktr.ee/LymphaPress.