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11 March, 2010
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Further information related to this fact sheet: Lymphoedema.

 
 
 

Related information on Better Health Channel
Breast cancer.
Breast reconstruction and mastectomy.
Lymphatic system.

Related information on other websites
National Breast Cancer Centre.
Mercy Hospital - Lymphoedema Compression Garment Program.

Support groups
Lymphoedema Association of Victoria.

References used for this fact sheet
    • What is lymphoedema? [online], Lymphoedema Association of Australia. More information here.
    • How can lymphoedema be treated? [online], Lymphoedema Association of Australia. More information here.
    • Lymphoedema: Prevalence, risk factors and management: a review of research [online], NHMRC National Breast Cancer Centre, Australia. More information here.
    • Lymphoedema: An information guide for patients [online], BreastNet, New South Wales Breast Cancer Institute, Westmead, NSW. More information here.
 
 
Last updated: October 2009

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