Why Does Swelling Come and Go After Cancer Treatment?

by Fiona Palmer | Mar 6, 2026 | Breast Cancer, Cancer Rehabilitation, Pelvic Health, Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage

One of the most common questions people ask after cancer treatment is: “Why does my swelling come and go?” You might notice that some days everything feels normal, and on other days a limb feels heavier, tighter or slightly swollen. This can feel confusing and...

My leg is still swollen after a flight?

by Fiona Palmer | Mar 2, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Misc, Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage

“My leg is still swollen after a flight… is it just travel, or something else?” I was asked a really common question at 5K Your Way: “I’ve been on holiday (Norway), did loads of walking, and now my leg is still swollen… weeks later. Is it just that I overdid it?” And...

Preparing for Surgery: How to Reduce Swelling and Support Recovery

by Fiona Palmer | Feb 24, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Misc, Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage

And Recovering Well Afterwards. How lymphatic drainage, scar therapy and movement can support recovery When we think about surgery, most of the focus quite understandably goes on: • the procedure itself• the surgeon• the hospital• and the outcome we’re hoping for....

Lip(o)edema, Connective Tissue & Lymphatics

by Fiona Palmer | Feb 24, 2026 | Misc, Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Why early understanding matters — and why it’s rarely just one thing This is something that’s been on my mind more and more as I go deeper into my Vodder MLD training. (If I wake up at 3am, it’s usually worth popping my thoughts on paper!) Because lip(o)edema...

Is It Just Fluid?

by Fiona Palmer | Feb 22, 2026 | Breast Cancer, Cancer Rehabilitation, Oncology Massage, Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Is it just fluid? “I think it’s just fluid…” I hear this a lot. Usually said slightly off-hand.Sometimes said hopefully.Sometimes said because no one has really explained anything else. And to be fair — sometimes it is just fluid. Bodies change.They hold onto things...

Why Does My Arm Feel Heavy After Cancer Treatment?

by Fiona Palmer | Feb 22, 2026 | Breast Cancer, Oncology Massage, Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Why Does My Arm Feel Heavy After Cancer Treatment? It’s one of the most common things people mention quietly in clinic: “My arm just feels… heavy.” Sometimes there’s no swelling you can see.No redness.No pain. Just a strange sense that something doesn’t feel quite...