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Lymphoedema
'Lymphoedema' is swelling in an area of the body due to the
lymphatic vessels being blocked. It can occur as a result
of breast cancer or can be caused by previous surgery or radiotherapy
to the area.
BreastCare Victoria and the North Eastern BSEP reviewed
lymphoedema services across Victoria. The purpose of the review
was to map existing service provision, identify gaps in services
and make recommendations about future directions.
Two of BreastCare Victoria's BSEPs developed services for
women with lymphoedema - Southern BSEP and Barwon South Western
BSEP. Southern Health in metropolitan Victoria, is now managing
a specialist lymphoedema service that emphasises prevention,
early detection and self-care. A rural lymphoedema service
is now provided in Hamilton, which includes specialist training
and appropriate referral networks.
A review of
lymhoedema services in Victoria: September 2003 to June 2004
(PDF file 2.1MB)
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