Head and Neck lymphoedema ?: If you have had treatment... - LSN

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Head and Neck lymphoedema ?

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If you have had treatment for a head and neck cancer - surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. You are at risk of developing lymphoedema in the head, face or neck. This can impact on eating , swallowing and speech, but simple self- massage, head, neck, shoulder mobilisations and breathing techniques can help reduce your swelling and improve function.

The following websites have excellent video advice:

Cancer Research Uk.

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v=RWjTkBM5Prwyoutube.com/watch?v=6_bhKLU...

Thuasne, Medi uk and Juzo all produce excellent garments which may help.

Kinesiology taping can also be useful

youtube.com/watch?v=Z5gwXH3...

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The LSN have a factsheet on head and neck lymphoedema as well as many other interesting information. lymphoedema.org

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Yes of course. Great information always from LSN

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