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John Bowis

How to get Lymphoedema treatment when the NHS says no

November 4, 2009

Lymph node  Flickr

TEN STEPS ON HOW TO GET LYMPHOEDEMA TREATMENT
If you have Lymphoedema, even if services have been withdrawn in your PCT area, read on for information on how you can possibly obtain treatment.
Often during your operation you will have lymph nodes removed as a precaution, so they can be tested for cancer cells. Sadly, [...]

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Helpful websites with cancer information from around the world

October 31, 2009

Hands reach out via Flickr

This isn’t just a list, but I have added notes that might help when you are looking for the right contact.
If you are in UK, it is often helpful to go to websites in other countries.  Although our charities have excellent sites, our NHS sites often are poor, and you [...]

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Lymphoedema Research – you can help; Support tights/stockings; Balm; Mosquitos

October 11, 2009

LYMPHOEDEMA RESEARCH
Exciting news about new research – Your help is needed!
Do you have lymphoedema following cancer or its treatment?  If so – would you like to help understand how it affects self confidence and how people feel when they are spending time in public?
Dr. Jacqueline Todd, of Wharfedale Hospital  says,  “we are hoping to gain [...]

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Latest Information; Treatment in France; Case Study; Q & As on Finding Treatment in Europe

July 17, 2009

LATEST INFORMATION ON OBTAINING TREATMENT IN EU for UK patients
The House of Lords has issued a very positive report on UK patients obtaining treatment in EU.  They made one important point:  patients should have their fees paid directly to the health provider in EU, rather than having to claim a refund, as they thought this [...]

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