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Breast Cancer surgery - the gift that keeps on giving
Hi all. Feeling a bit down about just being diagnosed with lymphoedema. Thought I had dodged that bullet, but alas, no. The Lymphoedema specialist gave me a booklet by Cancer Australia, but it...
Hello @Nadi. My friend has acupuncture for her lymphoedema. They do not needle anywhere near her surgery side but seem to have got the lymphatic system working better and the sessions last 3-4 weeks. As she has other medical issues she is pleased to report they have also had vast improvement. Worth a go, I say. I have had massage but not all therapists are trained in that. It is time consuming and expensive. Anne