Irish Cancer Society funded pilot project at University Hospital Limerick significantly reducing development of cancer related lymphoedema

By Danielle Norton March 6, 2024 Updated March 28, 2024 4 min read

Orla Brennan, patient from Newmarket On Fergus, Clare and pictured at her place of work where she gives swimming lessons at the pool in Shannon Leisure Centre. Pic. Brian Arthur

Breast cancer survivor Orla Brennan says patient education key in overcoming ‘distressing’ complication of cancer treatment – Pilot project is the only such hospital service outside of Dublin

Today on World Lymphoedema Day, the Irish Cancer Society has announced that its funded pilot project which aims to detect and prevent cancer-related lymphoedema at University Hospital Limerick, is improving patient outcomes and quality of life.