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Baxter Regional Medical Center: Lymphedema Outreach VI
Grant Award Amount: $2,728
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Lymphedema Outreach VI is an ongoing project to educate breast cancer survivors about lymphedema and to provide compression garments to survivors who either do not have insurance coverage for these vital garments or the resources to purchase them. Such garments have a life span of approximately six months, and replacing them is often too costly for those survivors who don't have the financial resources to obtain compression sleeves, gloves or bras. This year's grant is also modified to request more copies of the DVD that was produced in 2004: "Lymphedema Management Techniques" for distribution to patients for use at home to reinforce their learning curve regarding their own self-care. Finally, an exercise class available to cancer survivors will be offered to the public. The 2007 Lymphedema grant provided for several therapists to become certified Lebed Method Instructors. The Lebed Method is a dance-based medical exercise program which was designed specifically for cancer survivors. This year's grant will fund six -6 week classes for the year, and will make these classes available through BRMC's Peitz Cancer Support House to breast cancer survivors at no charge.
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