When the system doesn’t work properly, lymph may not be transported or drained properly and builds up in certain areas of the ...

Having survived cancer, fate dealt Nina Murray another cruel blow in the form of lymphoedema, which has left her leg permanently painful and swollen. She is now urging other cancer survivors to be ...

The tiny bump on her foot at first appeared to be an insect bite. Months later, Richelene Woolridge’s left leg had grown three times in size and she knew she had a problem. John Stubbs, the late ...

Lymphoedema is fluid retention in the tissue caused by damage to the lymphatic system and is one of the most serious side-effects of cancer operations. The problems caused by the swelling can range ...

Lymphoedema is the abnormal accumulation of subcutaneous fluid and sometimes fat in body tissues. It leads to chronic swelling that can cause disability, pain, and cosmetic issues. Any part of the ...

In a global effort to improve the lives of breast cancer survivors, new leading health research has looked at strategies that can help prevent lymphoedema for millions of cancer survivors as a result ...