Lymphoedema treatment
Lymphoedema is a swelling in an area of the body due to blockage of the lymphatic vessels. The swelling can be very mild or quite severe.
Lymphoedema can occur after surgery to remove lymph nodes in the armpit. It can also be caused by radiotherapy to the armpit. After these treatments to the armpit, lymphoedema may be experienced in the arm and/or the breast or remaining breast tissue (near a mastectomy scar). Lymphoedema may occur soon after treatment or up to many years later.
Information on whether or not a hospital provides treatment for the management of lymphoedema is provided in the Directory.
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