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Hello, there, lumpy lady
I came across this humorous article about a very unfunny subject: lymphoedema. Dr Emma Jane is Senior Lecturer and Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow. She's written a Q&A on lymphoedema th...
Hi
My lymphoedema started/ was diagnosed the day I started radiotherapy, 6&1/2 weeks post lumpectomy & axillary clearance. My physio was reluctant to call it at the time, but I'm hoping we've caught it early. Still early days for me, as I only finished treatment eight weeks ago.
I do get quite down about it, mainly as it has such an effect on my work life, and I'm struggling to get friends to understand that at this stage I can't just leave my sleeve off for the time I'm at work.
Lyn