Pain and discomfort

Lymphoedema is not uncommon among women who have undergone treatments for breast cancer, as chemotherapy, surgical removal of lymph nodes, and/or radiation treatments can all affect the health of the lymphatic system. Pain and discomfort can be an ongoing issue for this group of patients, and requires careful management from both patients and healthcare professionals. This presentation offers lessons from the speakers’ daily practice on assisting patients and improving their health-related quality of life.