title: The use of compression to treat lymphoedema.
abstract: Lymphoedema in breast cancer patients can be treated. Patients need to feel that they have control over arm swelling. The treatment needs to be initiated by a physiotherapist working with a nurse specialist.
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008405:Massage