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Following the surgery my leg rapidly reduced to only 2-3cm and 14% excess when I was next measured for compression garments. At first I...

Following the ICG and Lymphoescintigraphy scans, it was determined that the most effective and qualifying treatment for the state of my...

After speaking with a Professor from OLP, my Lymphoscintigraphy results showed that I have a deep scarred lymph node in my right leg at...

The main worry which I face, having Lymphoedema as a dancer, is that it will eventually effect my career. Despite all the hard work which...

2 weeks after my ICG Scan in Oxford, I have had a Lymphoscintigraphy Scan in London. Here, my deeper lymphatic channels were injected...

I attended the Oxford Lymphoedema Practice for an initial consultation with Professor Furniss and ICG scan. From this appointment, I...

After a long meeting with the North West DSA needs assessor, she found that there was not much financial help available for my personal...

This post is an individual thank you to the nurses which I see every 3 months at Clatterbridge Hospital. Even when I have mentally and...

6 weeks after my 2 week IPCT treatment, I have been remeasured and further plans are being looked at. Once measured, as expected, it was...

After speaking to the nurses at Clatterbridge, they mentioned that I should be eligible for a DSA (Disabled Student Allowance) under the...

Although my swelling may not be as extreme as when you type 'Lymphoedema' in Google search, there are still so many unseen mental strains...

Similar to the last two, I have had a two further treatments of intermittent pneumatic compression therapy and finished the two week...

Two days after the last appointment, I have had my second session of my two week compression drainage treatment. It was the complete same...

Four separate appointments across two weeks of treatment which will include massage and wrapping/bandaging. Today I had my first stage of...

During the diagnostic process, my friends and family have been unbelievably supportive and kind. Throughout every bad moment and doubt I...

After the most informative and lengthy initial consultation at Clatterbridge Lymphoedema Clinic, I am beginning to see some hope in my...

As I begin this blog, I am at the 2 year anniversary of my diagnosis and only just starting to receive proper action/treatment for the...

As my first writing, I'm will explain how the journey of my Lymphoedema began. In February 2017, I was training at a performing arts...

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