New Book –
How to Live Better with Lymphoedema
How to Live Better with Lymphoedema – Meet the Experts by Matt Hazledine
This book is for anyone who has, or loves someone who has, lymphoedema, a chronic and often debilitating lifelong disease that can have a detrimental effect on both physical and mental wellbeing. I wish I’d had a book like this when I was diagnosed with lymphoedema 10 years ago.
Matt Hazledine, founder of Lymphoedema United, shares his personal experiences and useful tips, plus authoritative information and guidance from over 20 medical professionals and experts, will help you to live better with lymphoedema.

With lymphoedema, knowledge is power and you will learn about:
- Finding the right therapist
- Help and support networks
- Self-management techniques
- Therapies, products & surgery
- Research to find a cure
Whether you read the whole book in one go or turn to certain chapters that focus on specific subjects, this is a must have lymphoedema bible that can be referred to again in the future, when needed. 25% of the profits will be donated to the Lymphoedema Research Fund.
Meet the Experts
I am honoured to have been supported by over 20 experts, who write about specific subjects that are important to people living with lymphoedema, alongside my personal experiences of each subject in the same chapter.
It is my pleasure to introduce you to the experts and their subjects, in order of appearance:
Prof. Peter Mortimer MD, FRCP Foreword
Kelly Nickson, Lymphoedema Clinical Nurse Specialist Ch 2 Help! I need somebody
Dr Kristiana Gordon MBBS, CLT, MD(Res) FRCP Ch 3 What is Primary Lymphoedema?
Prof. Vaughan Keeley PhD, FRCP Ch 3 What is Secondary Lymphoedema?
Prof. Christine Moffatt CBE Ch 4 How common is Chronic Oedema?
Martina Sykorova Bc., Mgr, MA, MRes Ch 4 How common is Chronic Oedema?
Margaret Sneddon Chair, British Lymphology Society Ch 5 Find the right kind of Therapist
Gaynor Leech, Founder of L-W-O Community Ch 6 Mental Wellbeing & Support Groups
Chair, Lymphoedema Support Network Ch 7 Patient Support
Tom Wright, Director, Haddenham Healthcare Ch 8 Compression Garments, Products & Aids
Mark Pearson, MLD Therapist & Clinic Coordinator Ch 9 The Importance of Properly Fitted Compression Garments
Prof. Vaughan Keeley PhD, FRCP Ch10 Cellulitis & Lymphoedema
Prof. Christine Moffatt CBE Ch10 Cellulitis & Lymphoedema
Kelly Nickson, Lymphoedema Clinical Nurse Specialist Ch11 Skin Care
Rebecca Elwell Msc Lymphoedema Ch12 Healthy Lifestyle
Patryk Gawrysiak (MSc Physiotherapy), CSP Ch13 Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy, (DLT) Multi-Layer Lymphoedema
Bandaging (MLLB) & Compression
Wrap Systems
Carol Ellis MSc, BSc, PGCert, FHEA, Chair of MLD UK Ch14 Lymphatic Drainage Techniques
Clare Anvar BSc (Hons), MSc, MLD/Clinical Massage Ch14 MLD & Kinesiology Tape
Sally Kay, Reflexology Practitioner, Author, Tutor Ch14 Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage
Jane Wigg MSc, RGN Nurse Consultant, LymphVision Ch15 Lymphofluoroscopy Guided Manual Lymphatic Drainage & Self-Lymphatic Drainage
Elizabeth Radcliffe, Master Tailor. Levi’s Lot 1 Ch16 Clothes & Shoes
Naomi Northen-Ellis, Director, Compression Therapy UK Ch17 Pump Down the Volume – Pneumatic Compression Pumps
Prof. Dominic Furniss DM MA MBBCh FRCS (Plast) Ch18 Lymph Node Transfer (LNT)
Prof. Dominic Furniss DM MA MBBCh FRCS (Plast) Ch19 Lymphovenous Anastomosis (LVA)
Prof. Dominic Furniss DM MA MBBCh FRCS (Plast) Ch20 Liposuction in Lymphoedema
Dr Julian Pearce MBChB, BSc (Hons) MRCP Ch21 Lymphatics & the Immune System
William Repicci, President & CEO of LE&RN Ch22 Global Awareness: Lymph in the USA
Prof. Peter Mortimer MD, FRCP Ch24 A Cure? – Research & Funding
Amerjit Chohan, CEO of St George’s Hospital Charity Ch25 St George’s Hospital Charity – Lymphoedema Research Fund
“I have known Matt for almost ten years now and can honestly say, I regard him as a compliant patient with the drive to make a positive contribution by helping others with lymphoedema.”
Professor Peter Mortimer MD, FRCP – Professor of Dermatological Medicine
“The fact that Matt lives with lymphedema (LE) was of particular interest to me. I am always looking for the leaders who will forge the changes needed before LDs and LE become global priorities.”
William Repicci – President & CEO, Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE&RN)
After having a severe episode of cellulitis in June 2011 that hospitalised me for two weeks, I was left with lymphoedema in my leg, which was 56% bigger than my right leg. Since then, I have experienced almost every product, therapy and surgery available to me, bringing my leg swelling down to 17% volume. In this book, to mark exactly 10 years with this condition, I share my journey with the aim of helping you to live better with lymphoedema.
How to Purchase
Prices
Paperback – £19.99
Kindle – £9.99 via Amazon
Stockists
Available to buy now from WordzWorth publishing.
Prices
Paperback – £19.99
Kindle – £9.99 via Amazon
Stockists
Available to buy now from WordzWorth publishing.
25% of pre-tax profits from book sales will be donated to the Lympoedema Research Fund
Medical Advice Disclaimer
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Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regime and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
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For the avoidance of any doubt, Matt Hazledine has lymphoedema and is not a medical professional.