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UK Patient Information Guide: Lymphoedema

Book

100 Q&As about Cancer Symptoms and Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Author Joanne Kelvin & Leslie Tyson
Publisher Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Description A US publication, this provides both the doctor’s and patient’s views to questions about cancer and coping with its symptoms. Provides information on treatment for relieving pain, nausea, fatigue, and other symptoms.
ISBN 0-763726-12-5
Date 2005
Living With Lymphoedema: Your Guide to Treatment
Author Jacquelyne Todd
Publisher Marie Curie Cancer Care
Description A practical guide for people being treated for lymphoedema, covering general care of the limb, simple lymph drainage, exercises and the use of hosiery. There are clear explanatory diagrams.
ISBN 0-951645-43-9
Date 2001
Obtain from Marie Curie Cancer Care, 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP. Tel: 020 7599 7777.
URL http://www.mariecurie.org.uk

Booklets and factsheets

Coping with Lymphoedema of the arm
Author Wessex Cancer Trust
Description Leaflet
Obtain from Wessex Cancer Trust, Bellis House, 11 Westwood Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1DL. Tel: 023 80672200. Fax: 023 80672266.
URL http://www.wessexcancer.org
Coping with Lymphoedema of the leg
Author Wessex Cancer Trust
Description Leaflet
Obtain from Wessex Cancer Trust, Bellis House, 11 Westwood Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1DL. Tel: 023 80672200. Fax: 023 80672266.
URL http://www.wessexcancer.org
Lymphoedema
Author Breast Cancer Care
Description Factsheet no 3
Obtain from Breast Cancer Care, Kiln House, 210 New King's Road, London SW6 4NZ
Tel: 0808 800 6000 Email: info@breastcancercare.org.uk
URL http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk
Lymphoedema Support Network Factsheets
Author Lymphoedema Support Network
Description The LSN produces an on-going series of factsheets covering a wide range of related topics including 'Swollen Feet and Legs' and 'Coping with Lymphoedema following a Mastectomy or Lumpectomy'
Obtain from Lymphoedema Support Network, St. Luke's Crypt, Sydney Street, London SW3 6NH. Tel: 020 7351 0990.
URL http://www.lymphoedema.org/lsn
Lymphoedema: A guide for cancer patients
Author Royal Marsden Hospital Patient Education Group, Patient Information Series
Publisher Royal Marsden NHS Trust
Description This booklet contains information about the causes of lymphoedema, answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, a description of possible treatments, advice about lifestyle and self-help.
ISBN 0-949015-36-9
Date 2004
Obtain from Hochland and Hochland Publications Ltd, 174A Ashley Road, Hale, Cheshire WA15 9SF. Tel: 0161 2734156. Fax: 0161 929 1818.
URL http://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk
Lymphoedema: advice on treatment
Author Claude Regnard, Caroline Badger & Peter Mortimer
Publisher Beaconsfield publishers
Description Explains what lymphoedema is, and gives a daily management plan which can be followed at home; this includes exercise, massage and the use of compression garments.
ISBN 0-906584-32-9
Date 1991
Strategy for lymphoedema care
Author British Lymphology Society (BLS)
Description Leaflet
Obtain from British Lymphology Society, 10 St Aidans Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 0HL. Tel: 01242 245200. Email: info@thebls.com
URL http://www.thebls.com
Understanding lymphoedema
Author Cancerbackup
Description Booklet
Obtain from Online version available
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