Candace M. Alexander

Candace Alexander graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2011 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Shortly after graduating, she realized that lymphedema was her primary clinical interest. She completed her lymphedema certification through Klose in 2014 to become a CLT and acquired her LANA certification in 2019. Her experience in lymphedema exposed her to treating breast cancer survivors. She became actively involved in advocating for therapy’s role in multidisciplinary care leading her to acquire her board certification in oncologic physical therapy (OnCS). Currently, she works for an outpatient hospital based therapy clinic that specializes in lymphedema and oncology care. She has guest lectured at local colleges as well as before health care providers regarding lymphedema awareness and care. Her primary passion is community facing education directly to the public through cancer related support groups and events. Candace is married to a wonderful man who can handle her aggres