RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Arm oedema following breast cancer treatment JF Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin JO Drug Ther Bull FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 41 OP 43 DO 10.1136/dtb.2000.38641 VO 38 IS 6 YR 2000 UL http://dtb.bmj.com/content/38/6/41.abstract AB Chronic swelling of the arm due to lymphoedema is a common complication of breast cancer treatment. As well as deformity, the condition can cause feelings of heaviness, tightness and aching in the arm. It can also lead to anxiety or depression, and difficulties with adjustment to the cancer and in family relationships. Here, we consider how arm oedema should be managed.