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Self Care Advice For Breast, Chest Wall, Axilla Oedema- Sue Hansard, Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist

By on Mar 07 2022.
For our joint campaign LWO Community and PhysioPod UK were delighted to receive the following top ten tips..


Breast Cancer - LWO Community Members Story

By Mary Fickling on Mar 06 2022.
Following my breast cancer diagnosis in 2007, I developed very mild lymphoedema in my right arm, non-cancerous side. This was due to an incorrectly inserted PICC line for chemo administration. It didn't cause me much distress and I didn't wear a sleeve. However, in the summer of 2013, which was a warm one, my right arm swelled very quickly one day. I went to clinic and started to wear a sleeve. Unfortunately, two months later I was stung by a wasp on my left hand and my arm started to swell. As I had a spare sleeve, I was able to control it very quickly.


Clinical Considerations After Head and Neck Surgery - Christine Talbot, Lymphoedema and Bowen Practitioner

By on Mar 06 2022.
As part of the PhysioPod UK and LWO Community Lymphoedema Awareness Week (6-11 March 2022) Joint Campaign, we asked Christine Talbot to discuss the considerations to take into account following head and neck surgery.


NHS Lymphoedema Practitioner Provides Feedback on Deep Oscillation in Head and Neck Lymphoedema

By on Mar 06 2022.
Catherine Groom, Specialist Lymphoedema Practitioner, Leeds Lymphoedema Service


GENITAL LYMPHOEDEMA – A COMPRESSION CHALLENGE - Graham Rooms

By Mary Fickling on Mar 05 2022.
"I was diagnosed with genital lymphoedema just over 2 years ago following prostate cancer surgery. From the start I was told it was one of the most difficult areas to treat as the balance between effective compression and comfort was difficult. After two years of trying numerous garments during various activities and scenarios I can now relate to the problem, especially as a man that has some bits and bobs that do not like being compressed!


Ulcer Healing With Deep Oscillation in Patient with Chronic Venous Insufficiency with Secondary Lymphedema

By Mary Fickling on Feb 24 2022.
By Ella Godden, Revitalised Lymphoedema Therapies, Maidstone, Kent. ME16 0TW - Mobile 07740 964 169