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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 I am sorry to hear that you have developed lymphoedema and as the ladies have mentioned with good care it can be managed well.
The Australasian Lymphology Association is a useful website with information and access to accredited practitioners
https://www.lymphoedema.org.au/
BCNA also has a fact sheet that you might find helpful too
https://www.bcna.org.au/media/6868/bcna-fact-sheet-lymphoedema-jul-2018.pdf
Dont hesitate to call the BCNA Helpline to speak to a cancer nurse for support.
The Australasian Lymphology Association is a useful website with information and access to accredited practitioners
https://www.lymphoedema.org.au/
BCNA also has a fact sheet that you might find helpful too
https://www.bcna.org.au/media/6868/bcna-fact-sheet-lymphoedema-jul-2018.pdf
Dont hesitate to call the BCNA Helpline to speak to a cancer nurse for support.