Lymphoedema
Citation
Williams, A. (2019) Lymphoedema. In: Ayers, S., McManus, C., Newman, S., Petrie, K. J., Revenson, T. A. & Weinman, J. (eds.) Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine, 3rd ed., pp. 537-540.
Abstract
This chapter provides an overview of the lymphatic system, causes, diagnosis and psychosocial impacts of lymphoedema, and describes treatment and self-management approaches for people living with lymphoedema.