A booklet about lymphoedema caused by cancer or cancer treatments. It describes what lymphoedema is and discusses its symptoms and diagnosis. There is also information about lymphoedema's physical effects and treatments, as well as how to prevent it. The booklet also looks at diet and emotional issues - particularly the impact of lymphoedema on body image and sexuality.

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Keywords: MAC11651_E15, Lymphoedema, arm swelling, leg swelling, managing lymphoedema, compression bandaging, manual lymphatic drainage

This resource was last revised in April 2023.