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Lymphoedema is a common but unrecognized problem. The National Lymphoedema Framework (NLF)--a partnership between academics, patients, lymphoedema specialists and industry--is working to implement a new approach to lymphoedema care to tackle this problem. This article discusses the progress of the NLF, and describes the role of community nurses in the new service framework.
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The National Lymphoedema Framework Project originated from an epidemiology study (Moffatt et al, 2003) carried out in South West London, which identified that lymphoedema is a significant but unrecognised problem. Lymphoedema is a chronic swelling arising from the accumulation of protein-rich fluid that would otherwise drain via the lymphatic system. It can be grossly disfiguring, and is associated with cancer and its treatment, particularly breast cancer, but it can occur for other reasons, such as trauma or parasitic infection, or it may be primary in origin (Fig 1). The main aim of the project is to provide sufficient evidence to persuade policy-makers that lymphoedema is a major problem that is currently under-resourced and for which national guidance for management is required.