References for the lymphoedema section

References

The information in this section is based on our booklet, Understanding lymphoedema, and has been compiled using a number of reliable sources including:

• American Cancer Society. Lymphedema: understanding and managing lymphedema after cancer treatment. 2006.
• CREST. Guidelines for the diagnosis, assessment and management of lymphoedema. 2008.
• Földi. Földi’s textbook of lymphology for physicians and lymphedema therapists. 2nd edition. Munich. Elsevier. 2006.
• Ganz. Cancer survivorship: today and tomorrow. 2007. Springer.
• MEP Ltd. Best practice for the management of lymphoedema: international consensus. 2006.
• National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). Early and localised breast cancer: diagnosis and treatment. 2009.

Thanks

With thanks to: Ms Margaret Sneddon, Head of School/Director of Lymphoedema Education and Research; Sian Thomason, Lymphoedema therapist; and Mary Woods, Clinical Nurse Specialist/Head of Lymphoedema.

 

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