WORLD LYMPHEDEMA DAY 2018 - INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN - LYMPHEDEMA AWARENESS MONTH - WHAT IS ELEPHANTIASIS.

Today we must remember the millions of people all over the world, who do not have access to good treatment options for the reduction and maintenance of their lymphedema. 

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