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- Lymphoedema
Women who have undergone treatment of breast cancer are particularly susceptible to lymphoedema of the arm.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Lymphatic system
The lymphatic manages fluid levels in the body, filters out bacteria and houses types of white blood cells.
- 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.
- Cancer - exercise to help you cope
People with cancer should be as physically active as their abilities and condition allow.
- Prostatectomy - for cancer
The aim of a radical prostatectomy is to remove the cancer before it spreads to other parts of the body.
- 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.