Cancer Rehabilitation & Lymphoedema FAQs
At Cancer Rehabilitation & Lymphatic Solutions (CRLS), we provide specialised care to support people through cancer treatment, recovery and beyond.
Our experienced team offers personalised, evidence-based rehabilitation for a range of needs, including cancer rehabilitation, lymphoedema management, post-surgical recovery, scar management and pain or mobility concerns. We also offer therapies such as MLS® Laser Therapy, which may be incorporated into an individual treatment plan where clinically appropriate.
We understand that knowing where to start, what to expect from treatment, or which service may be right for you can feel overwhelming. Our cancer rehabilitation FAQs answer some of the most common questions about CRLS, our services, appointments and what you can expect when you visit our clinic.
About Cancer Rehabilitation & Lymphatic Solutions
Cancer Rehabilitation & Lymphatic Solutions provides specialised cancer rehabilitation, lymphoedema and lipoedema assessment and management, SOZO monitoring, scar and post-surgical management, compression garment prescription, manual lymphatic drainage, exercise rehabilitation and MLS Laser Therapy where clinically appropriate. Services are tailored to the individual and provided from CRLS’s Erina clinic on the Central Coast.
Cancer Rehabilitation & Lymphatic Solutions is located in Erina on the Central Coast, New South Wales.
Kate Perkins is the founder of Cancer Rehabilitation & Lymphatic Solutions and a recognised leader in cancer rehabilitation and lymphoedema therapy on the Central Coast.
CRLS offers:
- Lymphoedema assessment and treatment
- Cancer rehabilitation
- MLS Laser Therapy
- Scar tissue management
- Compression garment prescription
- Manual lymphatic drainage massage
- Head and neck cancer rehabilitation
- Exercise rehabilitation programs
- SOZO lymphoedema monitoring
- Lipoedema management
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
CRLS combines specialised therapy, advanced rehabilitation technology and evidence-based treatment protocols.
Yes. Every patient receives an individualised assessment and customised treatment plan.
Yes. CRLS works closely with surgeons, oncologists, physiotherapists and GPs.
Cancer Rehabilitation
Cancer rehabilitation helps people recover physically and emotionally before, during and after cancer treatment.
CRLS supports rehabilitation for breast cancer, head and neck cancer, gynaecological cancers, melanoma, or any other cancer related treatment that involves lymph node removal, radiation treatment and / or chemotherapy. CRLS also supports orthopaedic surgery and post-treatment recovery.
Yes. Breast cancer rehabilitation is a major focus at CRLS.
Head and neck cancer rehabilitation helps manage swelling, fibrosis, mobility issues, pain and significant treatment side effects.
Lymphoedema Treatment & Management
Lymphoedema is a chronic condition that causes swelling due to a build-up of lymphatic fluid in the body’s tissues. It commonly develops after cancer treatment, surgery, radiation therapy, trauma or lymph node removal, but it can also occur due to genetic or vascular conditions.
While lymphoedema is chronic, symptoms can often be effectively managed with specialised treatment.
Early intervention may help reduce swelling, fibrosis and long-term complications.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle massage technique designed to stimulate lymphatic flow and reduce swelling.
SOZO is advanced bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) technology used to detect lymphoedema at an early stage before visible swelling appears.
Lipoedema
Lipoedema is a genetic condition that is identified as a connective tissue disorder, with the development of excessive fibrotic fatty tissue deposits mainly around the knees, hips, stomach and arms.
Symptoms include painful fat tissue, swelling, bruising, heaviness and reduced mobility.
While there is no cure for lipoedema, treatment can help reduce symptoms, swelling and discomfort.
Lipoedema is a fat disorder, while lymphoedema involves swelling caused by impaired lymphatic drainage.
MLS Laser Therapy & OncoLaser
OncoLaser is an advanced laser therapy approach used to support cancer rehabilitation and recovery.
Laser therapy may help with lymphoedema, lipoedema, fibrosis, chronic pain, inflammation, swelling and post-surgical recovery.
MLS Laser Therapy is non-invasive. Whether it is suitable depends on the person’s condition, medical history and treatment plan. A CRLS clinician will assess suitability and explain the expected benefits and any relevant risks before treatment.
Many people report little or no discomfort during MLS Laser Therapy. Individual experiences vary, and patients should tell their clinician if they experience any discomfort during treatment.
The number of sessions depends on the condition being treated and the individual recovery goals.
Yes. CRLS specialises in laser therapy and rehabilitation support for cancer patients.
Appointments & Visiting CRLS
Yes. Patients travel to CRLS from regional NSW and interstate for specialised cancer rehabilitation and lymphoedema care.
Yes. Cancer Rehabilitation & Lymphatic Solutions is currently welcoming new patients.
Patients can contact CRLS directly without a referral. Referrals from healthcare professionals and GPs are also welcome.
Appointments can be arranged by calling CRLS on 4312 7033.
Yes. There is free parking available at the clinic.