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CANCER SUPPORT > SYMPTOMS & SIDE EFFECTS > LYMPHOEDEMA > ABOUT LYMPHOEDEMAAbout lymphoedema
Lymphoedema is the swelling of an arm, leg or other part of the body because of an abnormal build-up of a fluid called lymph in the body tissues.
This sometimes happens if cancer blocks the drainage of fluid through the lymphatic system.
It can also occur when part of the lymphatic drainage system has been removed by surgery or damaged by cancer treatments such as radiotherapy.
Content last reviewed: 01 November 2006
Page last modified: 14 January 2009
Page last modified: 14 January 2009