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Lymphoedema clinic

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Lymphoedema is the accumulation of fluid resulting in swelling in the body. It usually affects the limbs, but it may also involve the trunk, breast, head and neck or genital area. While it can result from cancer treatment, you can also get lymphoedema for a variety of other reasons.

If you are living with or at risk of lymphoedema, we can help.

The Lymphoedema Clinic opened on  1 June 2020. It replaces the Lymphoedema Clinic that was based at Mercy Health at their Heidelberg and Werribee locations.

It is located at our Preston (PANCH) health centre on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and the assessment clinic is held on Thursday mornings.

If you think you may have lymphoedema ask your GP to send a referral to our clinic for assessment. We see people of all ages and all types of lymphoedema.

Are you a person living with and/or having treatment for cancer?

Are you at risk of developing lymphoedema? Ask your health professional to refer you to our clinic for an ‘at risk’ assessment where you can learn about reducing your risk of developing lymphoedema and how to recognise the early signs of lymphoedema.

Lipoedema

Lipoedema is a chronic condition involving an abnormal build-up of fat. It typically affects thighs, buttocks and lower legs but can sometimes be seen on the arms. The Lymphoedema Clinic can assess and assist in management of lipoedema. You will need a referral from a doctor to attend our clinic.

If you have previously been seen at the Mercy Health lymphoedema clinic:

You still need a doctor’s referral. You will also need to contact us to request a form so that we may access your lymphoedema notes from Mercy Health before you attend here.

You can email the team on [email protected]

You will also need to email us to request a form so that we may access your lymphoedema notes from Mercy Health before you attend here. Please phone the lymphoedema service if you do not have access to email on 8470 1111 (Tues/Thurs/Fri).

Referral Guidelines:

We require a medical referral including:

  • Past medical history
  • Current medications
  • Current issues with regard to lymphoedema
  • Comprehensive cancer treatment history (if appropriate)
  • Investigation results in connection to the lymphoedema/causative factors
  • GP details
  • Client contact details
  • Latest blood test results

Lymphoedema Referral Form

Name of person completing this form
I want a referral to lymphoedema services for:
Do you have consent to make this referral?
Please note: If you do not have consent to complete the referral, we apologise as we cannot accept this referral. Please speak to the person and obtain consent prior to completing the referral.
Client's name(Required)
Client's date of birth(Required)
Client's gender(Required)
Where does the client live?(Required)
Client's preferred way to receive communication
Does the client have any formal supports?
What is their name?
Who does the client live with?
Does the client need an interpreter?
Does the client identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander?
Does the client have a Medicare card?
If yes, please note you be asked for the number when we call you to make an appointment.
Does the client have a Health Care card?
If yes, please note you be asked for the number when we call you to make an appointment.
Does the client have a DVA card?
If yes, please note you be asked for the number when we call you to make an appointment.
What is the client's (or their guardian's) source of income
Emergency contact name
We will only contact them in an emergency and you want them to be contacted.
Does the client have a regular GP (doctor)?
GP's name
Does the client have a case manager?
Case manager's name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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