Flow Lymphoedema and Oncology Rehab

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all! See you next week. Wishing you a great day of peace and fellowship.
PS, if you need me to back your scooter out from the clinic- I’m all over it 🎄😂🛵

28/10/2025

It’s complex…https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19XS2886q1/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Many studies show that breast reconstruction improves breast-cancer patients’ overall mental health. Yet many patients say they felt underprepared by their doctors for the length and intensity of the breast-reconstruction process. Up to 40 percent of women who undergo breast reconstruction end up dissatisfied with the results.

“To me, the risk of a complication is the Achilles’ heel of breast reconstruction. It’s a really important operation. It has the potential to restore quality of life,” said Dr. Clara Lee, a plastic surgeon and professor. “But there’s this relatively high complication risk.” For some women with breast cancer, that complication risk means undergoing multiple unplanned surgeries in pursuit of rebuilding the breasts they lost to cancer. And even if everything goes well, with minimal or even zero complications, almost all breast reconstructions will involve multiple “revision” operations.

What drives some women to persist through so many years of so many surgeries? It’s difficult to understand unless you’re in it, and many of the women Melissa Dahl spoke to found it hard to articulate. “Where it gets hard,” said Dr. Monique C. James, a psychiatrist who works with patients undergoing mastectomy and reconstruction, “is when people have assigned meanings to their breasts that connect to their identity.” She starts her relationship with her patients by asking each one the same question: “What do your breasts mean to you?” Just like breast reconstruction, the question is often more complicated than it seems.

Dahl reports on the complication-riddled process of breast reconstruction: https://nymag.visitlink.me/pcEAWK

24/07/2025

Upskilling in business

30/03/2025

A lot of the techniques I use come from Emma Holly’s course. These are invaluable techniques that I integrate in to everyday practice with amazing results. Emma is running a course in Brisbane in June and I would highly recommend it to all therapists looking to have a deeper understanding of scar tissue and treatment options.

25/10/2024

I’m in Newcastle this week at the Junior Theatre Festival. It’s a giant celebration! Thanks for holding the for Kirstin and Kaeli 😍. See you back next week!!

16/10/2024

Welcome Kirstin to Flow Lymphoedema! Kirstin is an experienced physiotherapist with a keen passion for lymphoedema therapy. Kirstin will be in the clinic on Thursday mornings

14/10/2024

Cancer awareness month October. PINK

02/08/2024

Might have a small mermaid obsession. ***s

21/07/2024

Attended the So Brave Gala last night. This inspiring organisation is raising awareness and advocating for young women under 40 diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.
Did you know you can have a mammogram from aged 40? If you have a family history or are concerned, talk to your GP.

24/06/2024

Flow is away in Bali this week- but what a great way to highlight what you can do to support your lymphatic system while on holiday.
Getting in the water is a good way of increasing pressure on your limb and the exercise also helps to promote lymphatic flow. Add some extra deep breaths and you’re on your way!

28/04/2024

🌟 Empower Yourself! 🌟

If you or someone you know is affected by Lipoedema, remember that knowledge is power. Reach out to healthcare providers for guidance and support. Together, we can navigate this journey with confidence and resilience.

23/04/2024

Are you aware of lipoedema?

Find the latest news on research here on our website: https://www.lipoedema.co.uk/research-publications-and-projects/