There is little understanding of chronic illnesses amongst health-care professionals or the public. The frustration comes from the blank faces when you explain an illness, usually followed by “you will get better”. NO. The fact that an illness can be managed or treated becomes incomp…
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L-W-O (lymph-what-oedema) was founded by Gaynor Leech in September 2013. All the material on these web pages is set out in good faith. Thoughts and interpretations are mine. Every effort has been made to acknowledge sources throughout this website. I am not an expert or medical professional; I have lived with lymphoedema since 2011. However, I am passionate about raising awareness of lymphoedema and encouraging you to become your own advocate.
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