[Social medicine aspects in lymphatic and oncologic diseases].

Lymph flux disturbance lead to social changes in the life of the patient. In crafts and administration there are numerous occupations which interfere with the pathophysiological conditions of the lymphedema patient. This is being discussed in patients with breast cancer who underwent axillary dissection. Matters of legislation in retirement and handicap have to be reflected. In addition, current problems in the prescription of physical theory in lymphedema patient are reviewed.