
Lymphoedema, life after Breast Cancer and Reflexology
In 1988, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This was successful but I was left with secondary lymphoedema in my left arm, a swelling in my arm following breast cancer treatments. Over the years, I have received various maintenance treatments and participated in a number of trials all aimed at curing and relieving the swelling. Nothing has worked leaving me with excessive aches and pain in my neck and shoulder, a swollen heavy a