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Non-cancer-related lymphoedema of the lower limb

20 February 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Lymphoedema is an incurable, progressive condition causing pain, psychological distress and mobility difficulties. Excessive swelling, worsening skin breakdown and...

Causes and treatment of early lymphoedema

01 June 2004

Cancer Nursing Practice

Clinical

Lymphoedema – the swelling of an arm, leg or other part of the body – due to an abnormal collection of a fluid called lymph in the body tissues can occur when part...

Radioimmunotherapy in the treatment of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

01 November 2005

Cancer Nursing Practice

Clinical

Cancers of the immune system (lymphomas) are extremely sensitive to radiation. Medical research over the last decade has lead to the development of monoclonal...

Lymphoedema

14 May 2003

Nursing Standard

CPD

Lymphoedema is a symptom of a malfunctioning lymphatic system. It is characterised by chronic swelling caused by the accumulation of lymph. Rebecca Penzer examines...

Psychosocial aspects of living with non-cancer-related lymphoedema

20 April 2011

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Lymphoedema is a chronic condition that causes swelling, pain, altered appearance and reduced mobility. Little is known about the psychosocial effects. This review...

The lymphatic system

12 December 2012

Nursing Standard

A&S Science

This article, which forms part of the life sciences series, examines the lymphatic system, focusing on the anatomy and physiology of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes...

Blood vessels, circulation and blood pressure

14 November 2012

Nursing Standard

A&S Science

This article, which forms part of the life sciences series, describes the vessels of the body’s blood and lymphatic circulatory systems. Blood pressure and its...

Reducing the risk of lower limb lymphoedema

29 July 2012

Primary Health Care

A&S Science

Although lower limb lymphoedema (LLL) is a long-term condition that cannot be cured, the main symptoms of swelling and associated risk of infection can, with...

Lymphoma network

26 July 2005

Nursing Standard

Feature

While some cancers get a great deal of media coverage, lymphoma is something of the poor relation, although there are about 11,000 new cases a year in the UK. Gill...

03 April 2024 / Vol 39 issue 4

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