Lymphoedema
Help! What do I do with swelling (Lymphoedema) after my Prostate Cancer?
Posted on July 1, 2023
Physiotherapist, Dr Jo Milios & Sexologist/Nurse Practitioner, Melissa Hadley Barrett based in Perth, Western Australia host The Penis Project. It is a podcast that covers topics on men’s private parts. Podcast Episode 138 from The Penis Project, titled ” Meet Brian and Vanessa – Recovery, Injections, Lymphedema, and 2-3 rounds” shares some insights on their journey dealing with the challenge. I am so proud and thank the hosts and Brian for coming forth to share such intimate details so that others can learn from his experience.
There is hope for management of lymphoedema swelling impacting on sexual function following Prostate Cancer. Do not despair, you can continue to have a quality of life, just work with your lymphoedema therapist.
What is lymphoedema? FAQs on Lymphoedema and Cancer
Posted on March 1, 2021
March 2021 is Lymphoedema Awareness Month once again. There are books available via iTunes’ Apple Books covering Lymphoedema. There is one from Professor Peter Mortimer on Lets Talk Lymphoedema (2017). This time I would like to share my thoughts on a Book by Dr Teresa Lee ( a physiotherapist, NSW Australia).
Her E-book is available on Apple iBooks and Amazon.com.au and print copies available at navlymph.onlineweb.shop
Navigating Lymphoedema – A Guide for Cancer Survivors (2020 version)
Disclosure: I received a free digital copy of the book from the author. However, the comments are mine.
I would like to congratulate Teresa for taking on such a huge task of collating and writing up a much-needed resource tailored for cancer survivors with lymphoedema based in Australia, particularly for those with breast cancer. Teresa’s book is well-structured, logical, and comprehensive in coverage of the commonly asked topics. She covered each topic with the salient points in an unbiased concise easy-to-understand style. I particularly like the “Did you know” snippets that attempt to address points of debate or frequently asked questions.
Lymphoedema is not an easy condition to explain or write about and I feel this book is targeted towards people with a higher level of health literacy. Although there are pictures and illustrations throughout the book, I would have loved to see more to enhance the visual appeal. Interestingly, in a few instances, I feel that Teresa is sharing her thoughts one-on-one in detail with us as health professionals. Hence, this book may also be suitable for health professionals new to lymphoedema or who want to know more about the condition.
Overall, this is a value-for-money book that I would not hesitate to recommend to those clients who seek more in-depth information, education, and a sense of empowerment to navigate their lymphoedema journey. A labour of love, thank you Teresa for your effort.
Her E-book is available on Apple iBooks and Amazon.com.au and print copies available at navlymph.onlineweb.shop
Navigating Lymphoedema – A Guide for Cancer Survivors
Is it safe to receive COVID-19 vaccination when you have lymphoedema?
Posted on February 27, 2021
I had a query from my lymphoedema patient this week who was concerned about receiving her Covid-19 vaccination. So I thought it is timely to share a Consensus Document on Covid-19 Vaccination for patients with lymphoedema courtesy from UK. Specifically to acknowledge the experts’ work from the British Lymphology Society and The Lymphoedema Support Network.
This consensus document aimed to give advice regarding vaccination to patients with lymphoedema, based on the best available evidence and expert opinion.
