Margherita Serpagli struggled with lymphoedema after treatment for breast cancer, which caused swelling and discomfort in her arm. Following six sessions of manual lymphatic drainage at the Royal Free Charity, she experienced significant relief and was able to return to dancing. The specialist therapists provided by the charity help patients manage symptoms and avoid hospital readmissions. Access to lymphoedema treatment is often restricted by geography, but the charity offers direct care for patients, improving their quality of life and reducing waiting times for treatment.
Margherita experienced tightness and burning in her arm due to lymphoedema after breast cancer treatment. She underwent six manual lymphatic drainage sessions and can now dance again.
Margherita noted feeling empty pockets in her arms after her second treatment session, indicating the effectiveness of manual lymphatic drainage in reducing fluid build-up.
The Royal Free Charity offers patients suffering from lymphoedema immediate access to treatment, bridging gaps in NHS services limited by geography and eligibility.
Patients can have six free manual lymphatic drainage sessions on referral from their clinical care team for managing lymphoedema symptoms.
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