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INVITATION Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the ALA, the Conference Organising Committee and the Scientific Committee, I am delighted to invite you to the Seventh Australasian Lymphology Association Conference to be held at the Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle from March 27 - 29 2008. The biennial conference serves as a key forum for attendees to share valuable information in all areas of Lymphology and Lymphoedema. Delegates have the opportunity to explore research, innovations and positive initiatives currently utilised in clinical practice. This conference’s theme is “exercise your mind, stretch your boundaries”. I am pleased to confirm our keynote speaker from the US is Dr. Katie Schmitz. Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, has led nine exercise related studies, including a randomised controlled trial to assess the effects of twice weekly strength training among 86 recent breast cancer survivors (the Weight Training for Breast Cancer Survivors (WTBS) study, and an ongoing randomised controlled trial to assess the safety of upper body exercise among 288 breast cancer survivors with and without lymphoedema (Physical Activity and Lymphoedema Trial (PAL)). Dr. Schmitz’s research extends from the role of physical activity in the prevention and aetiology of obesity related cancers to the usefulness of activity for rehabilitation and health promotion in cancer survivors of all cancers. Her meta-analysis on the topic of exercise interventions in cancer patients and survivors provides a starting point for clinicians to understand the effects of exercise among cancer survivors. Dr. Schmitz’ long term professional goal is to see that all oncologists and cancer patients will eventually be as cognisant of the usefulness of exercise for cancer control as cardiologists already are for its role in controlling heart disease. Fremantle is the port city of Perth, which has the mediterranean coastal feel with the accompanying climate, and is also a historical reminder of Australia’s convict past. The conference venue of the Esplanade Hotel combines close proximity to historical buildings, tourist landmarks and a shopping precinct to provide a fantastic setting for what we intend will be a most memorable conference. Finally no conference would be complete without exciting social and networking events. Delegates can enjoy welcome drinks on Thursday evening, breakfast sessions and a gala conference dinner on Friday evening. We have provided a varied, fun and exciting program of professional and social experiences for you to fully appreciate your conference and the hospitalities of Fremantle. We hope you will join us in March in Fremantle to stretch your boundaries relating both to the boundaries that we set ourselves and the potential to broaden these with exposure to new ideas and information. It also relates to the boundaries of distance, which should be welcomed as an opportunity to travel to our exciting State and participate in a conference held in what we believe to be a unique and wonderful part of Western Australia. Ms Christine Smith Conference Convener Conference Themes Exercise your Mind - challenge the thoughts and ideas about Lymphopedema and its management to inspire best practice Stretch your Boundaries - provoke new concepts and change paradigms regarding Lymphoedema management to influence future practice
EXERCISE YOUR MIND, STRETCH YOUR BOUNDARIES CONTENTS The Venue and Region 01 Sponsors 02 Guest Speakers 03 Conference Preliminary Program 05 Perth City Skyline Conference Information 07 Touring and Sightseeing 09 Travel and Transport 11 Registration Form 13
Page 1: PRELIMINARY PROGRAM & REGISTRATION
Page 5 and 6: SPONSORS Conference Sponsors The Au
Page 7 and 8: Invited Speakers Marc G Achen Ph.D
Page 9 and 10: Friday 28 March 7.00 - 8.00 Session
Page 11 and 12: Passport / Visa requirements A curr
Page 13 and 14: Lifestyle and Culture Known affecti
Page 15 and 16: Ferries Transperth ferries operate
Page 17 and 18: Registration Form cont. SECTION C:
Page 19: All photos courtesy of Tourism WA.

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