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Lymphoedema


If someone has lymphoedema, their arm or leg may become swollen due to a build-up of lymph fluid in the tissue. This often happens when lymph vessels are damaged during surgery or radiotherapy. The condition is common in women who have had breast cancer treatment. In our fact sheet you can read about the typical signs of lymphoedema, as well as the treatment and prevention options. more

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