Cancer Research UK on Facebook

Cancer Research UK on Twitter

Skip navigation

Lymphoedema and cancer

This section tells you about lymphoedema and cancer. Lymphoedema is swelling of a part of the body and can be caused by some cancers and their treatment. There is information about who is at risk of lymphoedema, how to lower your risk, diagnosing and treating lymphoedema, and how to cope.

You can read about

Updated: 30 July 2012

Information Standard Award

Internet Crystal Mark Award

Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666) and the Isle of Man (1103).
A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F).
Registered address: Angel Building, 407 St John Street, London EC1V 4AD.

We would like your feedback, please fill in our survey