Breast cancer survivors are being sought in the Albury-Wodonga area to participate in Charles Sturt University (CSU) research aimed at improving quality of life particularly for women in rural and regional Australia. The study, led by Dr Janelle Wheat from the School of Dentistry and Health Sciences at CSU in Wagga Wagga, aims to establish the effectiveness of natural medicine products in treating the condition lymphoedema, which occurs when the lymphatic system does not work properly after breast cancer treatment.  The research participants will be assessed every three months at CSU in Albury-Wodonga, where they will answer a questionnaire and undergo a bioimpedance analysis in a 15 minute appointment. CSU PhD student, Ms Marta Siekierska is assisting in the project. “There are few treatment options for lymphoedema so we are looking for a safe, natural alternative that is accessible by all. Herbal medicines might offer women some relief from lymphoedema regardless of where they live. We are looking for volunteers who have completed breast cancer treatment - surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy - within the last 20 years, whether they have developed lymphoedema or not,” said Dr Wheat. For further information, contact Ms Siekierska on (03) 5908 3026, mobile 0420 420 824 or send an email. Read more about the research on CSU News here.