Further information related to this fact sheet: Lymphoedema.
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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.
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