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4th June 2023

How to talk to your healthcare professional about lymphoedema

Do your garments still fit correctly? Have you noticed any skin changes? Do you feel your swelling / lymphoedema is under control?

Talking to your healthcare professional about lymphoedema during the coronavirus

This video explores how you discuss these issues with your nurse, or healthcare professional. This film will help you learn to take better control of your lymphoedema.

Thanks go to Alison Hopkins at Accelerate, one of our coalition partners for creating this video resource.

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