‘Living with Lymphoedema can be difficult as lots of things can trigger a flare up. I can’t have bloods or my blood pressure taken from that arm, simply knocking it can cause the fluid to start collecting. However, after everything I have been through I just feel lucky to be here, so if this is what I need to do, so be it. ‘Having the treatment centre so close is a huge advantage for me. It is important to keep up with regular appointments to manage the condition and the location being accessible goes a long way to ensuring this is achievable. I also enjoy the 1-2-1 format of the appointment. During chemotherapy it’s easy to feel a little lost in a group format, but in these lymphoedema appointments I feel seen. There is more time to work on issues and check on welfare which is important.’
As a Lindsey Lodge staff member Sharon is experiencing our services from the other side, and the fantastic quality of care given to our patients that she has dedicated 16 years to supporting. To find out more about our lymphoedema service and our wellbeing centre visit our dedicated page.