Spotlight on Internal Head and Neck Lymphoedema: Assessment and Management 

Live Webinar 
Date: Tuesday 21 July 2026
Time: 7.30–8.30pm AEST
Price: $25

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July is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the impact of head and neck cancer treatment. Internal head and neck lymphoedema is often under-recognised but can significantly affect swallowing, voice, airway function, and quality of life. 

In this webinar: 

  • Stella Salpigtidis, Senior Speech Pathologist at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, will provide a practical overview of internal head and neck oedema from a speech pathology perspective, including assessment approaches, clinical indicators, and management strategies.
  • The session concludes with a Q&A panel featuring both Stella and Dr Amanda Pigott, exploring questions about internal oedema, its interplay with external lymphoedema and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

This webinar is designed specifically for lymphoedema therapists seeking evidence-informed, patient-centred strategies for assessment and management.

A follow-up episode of the Lymphoedema Insights podcast will be promoted as a companion learning resource.

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Learning objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Recognise the clinical features and functional impact of internal head and neck lymphoedema in people treated for head and neck cancer.
  • Understand the role of speech pathology in the assessment and management of internal oedema.
  • Identify how internal and external head and neck lymphoedema may interact and influence care planning.
  • Apply strategies to enhance collaboration and referral within multidisciplinary teams, including hospital and private practice settings.
  • Reflect on how patient-centred, team-based approaches improve outcomes for people living with head and neck lymphoedema.

Meet the speakers

Stella Salpigtidis – Senior Speech Pathologist, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Stella Salpigtidis is a senior speech pathologist at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre with over 20 years of experience in head and neck cancer care. She has specialised training in head and neck lymphoedema (HNL) and established a speech pathology-led HNL service across two Peter Mac campuses. Stella’s work focuses on assessing and managing internal and external lymphoedema to improve swallowing and voice outcomes post-cancer. In 2024, she was awarded an Australasian Lymphology Association Early-Career Research Grant to investigate the feasibility and impact of speech pathology-led lymphoedema assessment and therapy, with results informing future clinical trials. Stella is passionate about patient-centred care, mentoring, and advancing evidence-based practice in multidisciplinary head and neck cancer management.

Dr Amanda Pigott – Advanced Occupational Therapist, Cancer Services, Princess Alexandra Hospital

Dr Amanda Pigott (BOccThy, PhD) is an occupational therapist with over 25 years’ experience in oedema and lymphoedema management. She is a clinical specialist at the Princess Alexandra Hospital’s cancer-related lymphoedema clinic and has trained occupational therapists nationally in advanced lymphoedema assessment and management. Amanda is an honorary research fellow at the University of Queensland. She remains an active member of the Australasian Lymphology Association, serving on research and conference committees.

Online learning module & post-event access

All registered participants will receive access to an online learning module linked to this webinar.

The online learning module includes:

  • An evaluation form to release your CPD certificate
  • A recording of the live webinar, available to watch from 23 July

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Lymphoedema Education Solutions is grateful to Essity and Haddenham Healthcare, Medi-Rent and OPC Health for supporting this learning opportunity.