Posts in the ‘Medical Awareness’ Category

Lymphoedema post cacner treatment, the late side effect

Late side effects of breast cancer- Lymphoedema

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

July 14, 2017
Wellbeing
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Cellulitis and lymphoedema can go hand in hand sometimes

Lymphoedema patients have a risk of developing cellulitis- Update on treatment for cellulitis.

It is so important to know the signs & symptoms of cellulitis. Anybody with lymphoedema has a higher risk of developing cellulitis. Know the signs & treatment for cellulitis. Awareness is needed, remind your medical healthcare provider about the revised guidelines on how to treat the condition. http://www.thebls.com/the-bls/professional-and-patients/cellulitis-in-lymphoedema/