Lymphoedema and recurrence fears
Hello everyone. It has been ages since I have posted. Since this site was re done I no longer got notifications, then 2 major surgeries in 2016 and life kind of took over. I was diagnosed with Lymph...
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LITHGOW1950 said:Damn! Better get the soreness under my arm checked. Can you tell me is it best to see my GP or a physio?
Hi there, just wanted to jump in with my wealth of lymphedema experience (my own ;)). GP's or even surgeons are often not up to date with lymphedema sad as that may sound. However they may be able to refer you on. The best person to see in a lymphedema trained physio or OT. Depending where you had treatment some hospitals have these attached to their cancer units. Here is a great link to Australian Lymphology Association. Chek it out, there is a link to help find a therapist. Beware there are some untrained people out there claiming they know how to do massages etc. Good luck.
Paula xxx