Let's Talk Lymphoedema
eBook - ePub

Let's Talk Lymphoedema

The Essential Guide to Everything You Need to Know

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eBook - ePub

Let's Talk Lymphoedema

The Essential Guide to Everything You Need to Know

About this book

Lymphoedema results from a failure of the lymphatic system, causing swelling and fluid retention; it can also cause aching, heaviness and difficulty moving. Research shows that around 140 million people worldwide may be living with lymphoedema, and it affects approximately one in five women after breast cancer treatment. There is no cure for the disease, but there are ways to control the symptoms. Let's Talk Lymphoedema has been written to help sufferers deal with its debilitating effects, providing information and inspiration to help them lead rich, vibrant lives. It features contributions from international experts and personalities such as Miriam Stoppard, and the actress Kathy Bates, who herself suffers from the condition. Including essential medical information (immune system and infection; microsurgery; obesity; podiatry); treatment advice (compression garments; physiotherapy; exercises); and day-to-day support (psychology, sexuality and others' perceptions), this is an essential read for sufferers, friends, family and medical professionals alike.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Contents
  4. Foreword
  5. What Is the Purpose of this Book?
  6. Preface
  7. Introduction by Gemma Levine
  8. 1. Introducing the Lymph System
  9. 2. What Is Lymphoedema?
  10. 3. The Perils of Infection
  11. 4. What Causes Lymphoedema?
  12. 5. How Common Is Lymphoedema?
  13. 6. Awareness and Diagnosis
  14. 7. Standard Treatments
  15. 8. New and Alternative Treatments
  16. 9. Managing Obesity and Lymphoedema
  17. 10. Living with Lymphoedema
  18. 11. Children with Lymphoedema
  19. 12. Other Forms of Lymphoedema
  20. 13. Lymphoedema Worldwide
  21. Conclusion: Hope
  22. Appendix 1: Exercises
  23. Appendix 2: Nutrition
  24. Resources
  25. Acknowledgements
  26. Index
  27. Copyright