Posts in the ‘Cellulitis’ Category

Lymphoedema Awareness

Lymphoedema Awareness Week 1-7th March 2021

#LymphoedemaAwareness week runs from 1st -7th March   Lymphoedema is a chronic disease causing swelling of the limbs and other body parts. It is estimated that up to 250 million people worldwide may suffer with lymphoedema. As yet, there is no cure and those with the condition may have body disfigurement, pain, less mobility, and

DCU Research on the impact of cancer relation lymphoedema on body image

This is great news. Life after cancer can be difficult to navigate. Lymphoedema has huge implications on a person’s life so its so important that research like this is being carried out to look at lymphoedema and the issues it causes for people and especially in relation to bodyimage an other area which is poorly

Cancer Support Centres and support for clients

Breast Cancer No matter what stage of your breast cancer journey you are at, whether it following a diagnosis, in the middle of treatment or 10 years post diagnosis, it can be a scary place sometimes. I have spoken about survivorship before and how difficult it can be to live with issues post diagnosis and

Ways to mind yourself following breast cancer- lymphoedema

Breast Cancer No matter what stage of your breast cancer journey you are at, whether it following a diagnosis, in the middle of treatment or 10 years post diagnosis, it can be a scary place sometimes.  I have spoken about survivorship before and how difficult it can be to live with issues post diagnosis and

I needed education too

As a healthcare professional I needed education on lymphoedema too.

Lymphoedema is out there and yet so few healthcare professional know that much about it. I have to say that I myself had a very poor understanding of the condition and its associated issues before I trained as a Manual Lymph Drainage therapist. I used to think sure” your arm is only a little swollen, there’s no

Cellulitis

Lymphoedema has other causes such as Cellulitis

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.  

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