This is a very personal account of the late side effects of breast cancer treatment- LYMPHOEDEMA. More education is needed on survivorship after a cancer diagnosis. Patients are experiencing problems or symptoms that they were never educated about and when they appear it can be a very difficult time as they can automatically think that
Compression garments are a cornerstone for #lymphoedema patient care. It is so important to find the ones that works best for each client as everyone is individual. Compression stockings or garments along with good skin care, movement, deep breathing and regular sessions of Manual Lymph Drainage manage Lymphoedema whether its Primary or Secondary. Contact your local therapist
Horse have 8,000 lymph nodes compared to human at 500-700 nodes. Compression garments or bandages are recommended when standing for very long periods of time. Compression garments and bandages aid recovery and reduce swelling.
Lymphoedema is normally associated with Breast Cancer as a result of their treatment, yet this accounts for only an eighth of the estimated 240,000 or more Britons living with lymphoedema, says Professor Peter Mortimer, a consultant dermatologist at St George’s Hospital, London. Cellulitis can cause damage to the lymphatic system which results in lymphoedema.
We are now moving on to our 8th Survive & Thrive programme in Ireland and this one is for a mixed group not focusing on any particular type of cancer but on survivors and those who support them in your local community. Last year we held three altogether, in Dublin, Nenagh and Waterford and they
Cancer survivorship has many difficult challenges. I will be speaking in Wexford Library this Tuesday about some of these challenges. https://www.facebook.com/events/1262090437179608/
Lymph drainage is used to clear and unblock your sinuses. Self massage is a very simple thing which you can undertake and is beneficial. Occasionally you should attend a MLD therapist to help with the process. They can massage the inside of your mouth where your sinuses are and this amazing technique unblocks the passageways instantly. Contact Wellbeing Techniques
Your lymphatic system is vital for your body to function properly. This short video gives a good description of the role of lymph vessels and nodes. It doesn’t have it own pump so movement, deep breathing, healthy diet and exercise are needed for the lymphatic system to work properly. When it is not
