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Introduction: Lymphoedema following breast surgery can have detrimental impact to a person's physical and psychological wellbeing. Early intervention is crucial. Many specialist lymphoedema services are overstretched. We started a breast care nurse (BCN) led lymphoedema assessment clinic in October 2016. Clinical examination and assessment by Delphin Moisture Meter are performed. Patients are given specific advice on lymphoedema. Those with significant lymphoedema are referred to specialist lymphedema service. We evaluated the impact of this BCN led service on our patients.
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