The November Lymphedema Patient Roundtable was overflowing with gratitude as panelists and attendees discussed a range of topics, including managing lymphedema during the holidays, the unique challenges faced by veterans with lymphedema, and the importance of community support.
Guest Brittanee Wright shared her journey toward a lipolymphedema diagnosis, highlighting how vital self-advocacy and a good support system can be when living with a chronic condition.
Then, in what’s become an annual tradition during the season of thanks, the Roundtable reflected on “lymphatic gratitude” — the unexpected positives and personal growth that emerge through life with lymphedema. Attendee Fenton summed it up beautifully in the chat: “I am grateful for the small victories each day… Lymphedema sucks, but life is grand!”
A warm thank-you to our panelists this month:
- Karen Ashforth, MS, OTR/L, CLT-LANA (@karenashforth_cltlana)
- Alexa Ercolano, Lymphedema Patient and Lympha Press Marketing and Communications Specialist (@lymphielife)
- Angela Jones, Lipolymphedema Patient and Health Coach (@2018gethealthy)
- Brittanee Wright, Lipolymphedema Patient
Links and resources mentioned during the program:
- Webinar on Caring for Veterans with Lymphedema & Peripheral Arterial Disease
- LE&RN Resource Center
- Lymphedema Advocacy Group
- National Lymphedema Network Position Papers
- International Lymphoedema Framework
This Roundtable was originally recorded live on November 11, 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.