Our Lymphoedema Clinic
29 Feb 2024 | View all news
Did you know we run a Lymphoedema Clinic for cancer and non-cancer patients?
As 4–8 March 2024 is Lymphoedema Awareness Week, we asked our Lymphoedema Practitioner Mel to share her expertise.
Here, she sheds light on the clinic’s purpose, the services offered, the specialist equipment, and what patients can expect during their sessions.
She’s also running a coffee morning on Wednesday, 6 March where you can get free, expert advice and information on breast cancer and lymphoedema.
Who can access our service
You must:
- be living in Staffordshire
- be over the age of 18
- have a BMI under 40
- and have lymphoedema swelling.
We support cancer patients and non-cancer patients.
How to access our service
You can access our service through your GP surgery or any other health care professional.
You can also self-refer if you are a cancer patient.
More information on our lymphoedema clinic
The appointment – what to expect
All appointments are built around your needs.
Our new patient appointments last for one hour.
Treatment times can vary from 30–45 minutes up to one hour and 15 minutes.
You can relax with a cup of tea while your treatment takes place.
Specialist equipment
Our Lymphoedema Clinic is equipped with specialist technology designed to target lymphatic congestion, promote fluid drainage and alleviate Lymphoedema symptoms
We are most grateful to Eccleshall Mercia Rotary who recently donated £4,000 for new lymphoedema equipment, enabling us to fund a new deep oscillation pro machine.
We also have a Thor laser machine and Lymphflow Advance treatment.