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Wanted to share a BBC article on lymphedema.

Lymphoedema: The 'hidden' cancer side-effect no one talks about
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20241216-lymphoedema-the-hidden-pandemic-affecting-250-million
Patients who beat cancer can be left with an incurable, chronic and painful condition. Sufferers and doctors alike are fighting to bring this hidden condition to light.

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Replies to "Wanted to share a BBC article on lymphedema. Lymphoedema: The 'hidden' cancer side-effect no one talks..."

Thank you for sharing this article. Sadly, it seems that once we are finished with our cancer treatments we are considered cured and then left on our own to manage treatment related side effects. The constant physical reminders of cancer make it that much harder to live normal lives, though that is what others expect of us. Here’s to personal advocacy and the support from others in the same boat.