by Fiona Palmer | Mar 22, 2026 | Breast Cancer, Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Everything Was Fine… So Why Has My Arm Started Swelling? She didn’t notice it.But I did. It wasn’t dramatic.No pain. No panic. Just a slight change in the way her arm looked and felt. And the first thing she said was: “But everything’s been fine… it’s been nearly a...
by Fiona Palmer | Mar 21, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation
Do You Really Need Urea Cream for Lymphoedema? Or Are We Missing the Bigger Picture?** There’s a moment I see quite often in clinic. Someone comes in…They’ve been told what to use.They’ve got the cream.They’re doing everything “right”. But their skin still feels: dry...
by Fiona Palmer | Mar 21, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Why Early Signs of Lymphoedema Matter More Than You Think There’s a sentence I hear a lot in clinic. “It’s probably nothing… it just feels a bit heavy.” No obvious swelling.No dramatic change.Just a feeling. And this is where it gets important. Because lymphoedema...
by Fiona Palmer | Mar 20, 2026 | Misc, Specialist Breast Cancer Movement And Therapy
Many men find it difficult to ask for help after cancer treatment — and it’s something I’ve seen more and more in clinic. You wouldn’t think a campsite awning would turn into a life lesson… but here we are. We pulled up, all ready, kettle not far from boiling, and...