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  1. Lymphoedema

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

  2. Lipoedema

    Lipoedema is a painful, chronic, symmetrical swelling in the legs, thighs, buttocks and sometimes arms due to the accumulation of fat in the subcutaneous tissues.

  3. Aids and equipment at home

    Disability aids and equipment such as wheelchairs, walking frames and braces can help people with disabilities and the elderly gain more independence.

  4. Fluid retention (oedema)

    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.

  5. Lymphatic system

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

  6. Breast reconstruction and mastectomy

    Some women choose to have breast reconstruction surgery to give a similar appearance to the look of their original breast in normal clothes.

  7. Cancer - exercise to help you cope

    People with cancer should be as physically active as their abilities and condition allow.

  8. Prostatectomy - for cancer

    The aim of a radical prostatectomy is to remove the cancer before it spreads to other parts of the body.

  9. Breast cancer

    Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in Australia (apart from non-melanoma skin cancer) and the second most common cancer to cause death in women.

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