by Fiona Palmer | Apr 26, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Pelvic Floor Health, Scar Tissue
“I just don’t feel like myself anymore…” This is something I hear a lot — although not always said out loud. It might come through as: “I get tired so quickly now” “My legs feel weaker” “Everything just feels harder than it used to” Or sometimes just: “Something’s...
by Fiona Palmer | Apr 26, 2026 | Breast Cancer, Cancer Rehabilitation, Scar Tissue
“Something just doesn’t feel right…” One of the most common things I hear in clinic is: “I can’t quite explain it… it just feels different.” Not always pain.Not always swelling.Just… unfamiliar. After surgery — especially when lymph nodes are involved — your body is...
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 17, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
How Do You Manage Lymphorrhoea Safely? (Without Making It Worse) If you’ve noticed fluid leaking from your skin, it can feel unsettling. Damp patches.Dressings that won’t stay dry.Skin that just doesn’t feel right. And the natural instinct is to deal with what you can...
by Fiona Palmer | Mar 17, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
What Is Lymphorrhoea? When Swelling Starts Leaking Through the Skin You might notice it suddenly. A patch on your trousers.A damp dressing that shouldn’t be wet.Tiny droplets sitting on the skin. And the question I hear a lot is:“Why is fluid leaking from my leg… and...
