Glossary
Lymphedema: Swelling in the arm caused by excess fluid that collects when the lymph nodes and vessels are removed during surgery or damaged by radiation therapy.Thromboembolism: Pathological clotting in a blood vessel, followed by lodgement of clot or clots in remote blood vessels.
Athlete’s foot: Fungal infection found on the skin of the toe webs.
Anticoagulant: Medication that decreases blood clotting.
