My heart sinks. I don’t want to answer this kindly-meant question about my swollen hand and arm. Wearing a compression sleeve (think Spanx for arms) hardly ever goes unnoticed by anyone looking for ...

We know from research that exercise helps lymph move through the lymphatic system. This might help reduce swelling. Exercise makes the muscles contract and pushes lymph through the lymph vessels.

Lymphoedema means swelling caused by a build up of lymph fluid in an area of the body. It sometimes happens when cancer treatments remove or damage lymph glands. Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a ...