Welcome to this special edition of In This Together, that has a focus on living with lymphoedema.

Lymphoedema is the term given to the swelling that occurs in the tissues of the body, when fluid or lymph, collects there. Lymphoedema can start with mild symptoms but if it is untreated can lead to severe swelling, skin changes, pain and discomfort. These in turn lead to reduced mobility and quality of life.

Lymphoedema can cause long-term or chronic swelling in the affected area of the body, commonly arms or legs. Here we explain what lymphoedema is and what causes it, to help you learn more about this condition.

Lymphoedema often develops slowly, getting worse over time if not treated. Understanding how the condition progresses can help you to recognise when to seek help; remember it is never too soon or too late to nip symptoms in the bud.

When living with lymphoedema, you will experience ups and downs in many areas of life, including the amount of swelling in your affected limb and overall health. As this happens, the treatment you need may also change. Here we explain why.

There are four key parts to managing lymphoedema to get the best results in the long term. They work together to move fluid to reduce swelling,and improve your skin health and overall wellbeing. Read on to find out what they are!

The key to treating lymphoedema is helping to move fluid out of the limbs back to the lymph nodes and vessels. One way of doing this is manual lymphatic drainage. We explain how this works and how you could try this yourself.

Living with a long-term condition like lymphoedema can have its ups and downs. Here we offer advice on coming to terms with it and what you can do to make it easier on yourself.

Lymphoedema is a lifelong condition that can cause swelling in the affected area of the body, commonly the arms and legs. It can’t be cured but fortunately, it can be managed. 
Here, we explain what causes lymphoedema and how to live well with the condition.

Lymphoedema is a common consequence of breast cancer treatment that can arise quickly or years later. Here we explain why it occurs, how to identify the early signs and what action to take to minimise its impact

Arm swelling, known as lymphoedema, is common following breast cancer treatment. Here we explain why it occurs, how to identify the early signs and what action to take to minimise its impact.