Let's Talk About Lymphoedema
At Let's Talk About Lymphoedema, our lymphoedema therapists discusses how you may reduce your risk or manage the condition.
Lymphoedema is swelling caused by a build-up of lymph fluid in the tissues, which occurs if the lymph nodes are damaged or removed. Due to a disruption in the lymphatic system, some cancer treatments can cause lymphoedema; this is called secondary lymphoedema. Secondary lymphoedema can occur any time following cancer treatment, but the most common presentation is within the first two years following treatment.
Patients with a cancer history may develop lymphoedema because of:
- Surgical removal of lymph nodes
- Radiotherapy disturbance of lymph nodes
- Tumours blocking or compressing the lymphatic pathways
- Inflammation within the lymph vessels
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Please register by clicking the Register now button below. This will take you to a Zoom online form to enter your name, email address and UR (Unique Record)/patient number or the details of the person you're caring for. A Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
Contact details
For further information or if you have a question, please contact the Wellbeing Centre team by:
- Phone: (03) 8559 6260 Monday Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm, voicemail available
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Further information
You are invited to watch this short 15-minute video with Senior Physiotherapist and Lymphoedema Therapist Erika Kotowicz to learn about lymphoedema.