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Fluid retention (oedema) occurs when fluid isn't removed from the body tissues, including the skin. Causes include the body's reaction to hot weather, a high salt intake and menstrual cycle hormones.

Lymphoma is a general term for a cancer that begins in the lymphatic system.

The lymphatic manages fluid levels in the body, filters out bacteria and houses types of white blood cells.

Women who have undergone treatment of breast cancer are particularly susceptible to lymphoedema of the arm.