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Information for health professionals

This website contains resources developed for the Secondary Lymphoedema Initiative, including a literature review of the evidence. A health professional's guide to the management of secondary lymphoedema can be found below:

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The management of secondary lymphoedema online module is now available on the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicines (ACRRM) online learning site.

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Review of research evidence on secondary lymphoedema: incidence, prevention, risk factors and treatment
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The management of secondary lymphoedema - a guide for health professionals
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Recommendations for use of Sentinel node biopsy in early (operable) breast cancer
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