She had learned about lymphoedema early on in her treatment for cancer, as a possible side effect of radiotherapy. Early diagnosis of lymphoedema has been shown to be vital to slowing its progress and minimising the long-term impact. But despite diligent daily care, the swelling in one leg has spread to the other, necessitating even thicker compression stockings. Even when she had cancer, Singleton says, “I didn’t feel particularly incapacitated.” But now, she must factor the condition into her social life, travel and even dating. “I’m just trying to be me, while bringing lymphoedema into it,” Geter says, “because it’s part of my life and a lot of other people’s lives.”

Source: The Guardian July 29, 2021 09:00 UTC