Prof Neil Piller

Phone: +61 8 82044711
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Location: School of Medicine (4A:309)
Postal address: GPO Box 2100, Adelaide 5001, South Australia

Research and consultancy

Publications

Book chapters

Piller, N.B., 2011. Differential Diagnosis – General Considerations. In Lymphedema A Concise Compendium of Theory and Practice. London: Springer, pp. 119-124.

Piller, N.B., 2011. Alternative Assessment and Measurement Tools. In Lymphedema A Concise Compendium of Theory and Practice. London: Springer, pp. 199-206.

Piller, N.B., 2011. Other Contemporary Treatment Modalities. In Lymphedema A Concise Compendium of Theory and Practice. London: Springer, pp. 263-272.

Piller, N.B., 2010. Recognition, treatment and management of post-cancer treatment lymphoedema. In When cancer crosses disiplines - a physician's handbook. London, UK: Imperial College Press, pp. 603-625.

Refereed journal articles

Vuong, D., Nguyen, M., & Piller, N.B., 2011. Medical education: a deficiency or a disgrace. Journal of Lymphoedema, 6(1), 44-49.

Piller, N.B., 2011. Proactive treatment needed for lymphoedema patients. Journal of Lymphoedema, 6(1), 6-6.

Piller, N.B., 2011. Imaging of Lymphatics, LE and Lymphatic function. Journal of Lymphoedema, 6(2), 3-4.

Dawson, R. & Piller, N.B., 2011. Diet and BCRL: Facts and fallacies on the web. Journal of Lymphoedema, 6(1), 36-42.

de Vries, D.B., Piller, N.B., Dawson, R., & Rice, J.L., 2011. Is there a link between LE treatment and breast cancer reoccurence. Journal of Lymphoedema, 6(1), 85-86.

Partsch, H., Stout, N., Forner-Cordero, I., Flour, M., Moffat, C., Szuba, A., Milic, D., Szolnoky, G., Brorson, H., Abel, M., et al., 2010. Clinical trials needed to evaluate compression therapy in breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL). Proposals from an expert group. INTERNATIONAL ANGIOLOGY, 29(5), 442-453.

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Books

Piller, N.B. & O'Connor, M., 2002. The Lymphoedema Handbook: Causes, Effects and Management, South Yarra, VIC: Michelle Anderson Publishing.

Piller, N.B., 2001. Recognition, treatment and management of a lymphoedema leg, Bedford Park, SA: Flinders University Press.

Piller, N.B., Moseley, A.L., & Walsh, J.A., 2001. Recognition, treatment and managemnt of a venous oedema leg, Bedford Park, SA: Flinders University Press.

Book chapters

Piller, N.B., 2011. Alternative Assessment and Measurement Tools. In Lymphedema A Concise Compendium of Theory and Practice. London: Springer, pp. 199-206.

Piller, N.B., 2011. Differential Diagnosis – General Considerations. In Lymphedema A Concise Compendium of Theory and Practice. London: Springer, pp. 119-124.

Piller, N.B., 2011. Other Contemporary Treatment Modalities. In Lymphedema A Concise Compendium of Theory and Practice. London: Springer, pp. 263-272.

Piller, N.B., 2010. Recognition, treatment and management of post-cancer treatment lymphoedema. In When cancer crosses disiplines - a physician's handbook. London, UK: Imperial College Press, pp. 603-625.

Refereed journal articles

Dawson, R. & Piller, N.B., 2011. Diet and BCRL: Facts and fallacies on the web. Journal of Lymphoedema, 6(1), 36-42.

Piller, N.B., 2011. Imaging of Lymphatics, LE and Lymphatic function. Journal of Lymphoedema, 6(2), 3-4.

Piller, N.B., 2011. Proactive treatment needed for lymphoedema patients. Journal of Lymphoedema, 6(1), 6-6.

Vuong, D., Nguyen, M., & Piller, N.B., 2011. Medical education: a deficiency or a disgrace. Journal of Lymphoedema, 6(1), 44-49.

de Vries, D.B., Piller, N.B., Dawson, R., & Rice, J.L., 2011. Is there a link between LE treatment and breast cancer reoccurence. Journal of Lymphoedema, 6(1), 85-86.

Bosman, J. & Piller, N.B., 2010. Lymph taping and seroma formation post breast cancer. Journal of Lymphoedema, 5(2), 12-21.

Belton, S., Campbell, M., Foxley, S., Hamerton, B., Gladman, J., McGrath, S., Piller, N.B., Saunders, N., & Vaughan, F., 2010. Evaluating the long-term effectiveness of the Maternity Emergency Care course in remote Australia. Women and Birth, 23(2), 60-66.

Carati, C.J., Gannon, B.J., & Piller, N.B., 2010. Anatomy and Physiology in relation to compression of the upper limb and thorax. Journal of Lymphoedema, 5(1), 58-67.

Lee, B., Andrade, M., Bergan, J., Boccardo, F., Campisi, C., Damstra, R., Flour, M., Gloviczki, P., Laredo, J., Piller, N.B., et al., 2010. Diagnosis and treatment of primary lymphedema. Consensus Document of the International Union of Phlebology (IUP)-2009. INTERNATIONAL ANGIOLOGY, 29(5), 454-470.

Partsch, H., Stout, N., Forner-Cordero, I., Flour, M., Moffat, C., Szuba, A., Milic, D., Szolnoky, G., Brorson, H., Abel, M., et al., 2010. Clinical trials needed to evaluate compression therapy in breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL). Proposals from an expert group. INTERNATIONAL ANGIOLOGY, 29(5), 442-453.

Piller, N.B., Douglass, J., Heidenreich, B.G., & Moseley, A., 2010. Placebo controlled trial of mild electrical stimulation. Journal of Lymphoedema, 5(1), 15-25.

Moseley, A.L., Piller, N.B., Heidenreich, B.G., & Douglass, J., 2009. Pilot study of a hand-held massage unit. Journal of Lymphoedema, 4(1), 24-28.

Crawford, G.B., Robinson, J.A., Hunt, R.W., Piller, N.B., & Esterman, A.J., 2009. Estimating survival in patients with cancer receiving palliative care: is analysis of body composition using bioimpedance helpful?. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 12(11), 1009-1014.

Piller, N.B., 2009. Phlebolymphoedema/chronic venous lymphatic insufficiency: an introduction to strategies for detection, differentiation and treatment. Phlebology, 24(2), 51-55.

Moseley, A.L. & Piller, N.B., 2008. Exercise for limb lymphoedema: Evidence that it is beneficial. Journal of Lymphoedema, 3(1), 51-56.

Moseley, A.L. & Piller, N.B., 2008. Reliability of bioimpedance spectroscopy and tonometry after breast conserving cancer treatment. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 6(2), 85-87.

Farinola, N. & Piller, N.B., 2007. CYP2A6 polymorphisms: is there a role for pharmacogenomics in preventing coumarin-induced hepatotoxicity in lymphedema patients?. Pharmacogenomics, 8(2), 151-158.

Johansson, K. & Piller, N.B., 2007. Weight-bearing exercise and its impact on arm lymphoedema. Journal of Lymphoedema, 2(1), 15-22.

Moseley, A.L., Carati, C.J., & Piller, N.B., 2007. A systematic review of common conservative therapies for arm lymphoedema secondary to breast cancer treatment. Annals of Oncology, 18(4), 639-646.

Moseley, A.L., Esplin, M.A., Piller, N.B., & Douglass, J., 2007. Endermologie (with and without compression bandaging)--a new treatment option for secondary arm lymphedema. Lymphology, 40(3), 129-137.

Moseley, A.L., Piller, N.B., Douglass, J., & Esplin, M.A., 2007. Comparison of the effectiveness of MLD and LPG technique. Journal of Lymphoedema, 2(2), 30-36.

Piller, N.B., 2007. To measure or not to measure? What and when is the question. Journal of Lymphoedema, 2(2), 39-45.

Piller, N.B., 2006. Understanding lymphoedema in the new millenium. Journal of Lymphoedema, 1(1), 60-65.

Moseley, A.L., Piller, N.B., & Carati, C.J., 2005. The effect of gentle arm exercise and deep breathing on secondary arm lymphoedema. Lymphology, 38(3), 136-145.

Grbich, C.F., Maddocks, I., Parker, D., Willis, E.M., Piller, N.B., & Brown, M., 2005. Palliative care in aged care facilities for residents with a non-cancer disease: results of a survey of aged care facilities in South Australia. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 24(2), 108-113.

Grbich, C.F., Maddocks, I., Parker, D., Brown, M., Willis, E.M., Piller, N.B., & Hofmeyer, A., 2005. Identification of patients with noncancer diseases for palliative care services. Palliative and Supportive Care, 3(1), 5-14.

Farinola, N. & Piller, N.B., 2005. Pharmacogenomics: Its role in re-establishing courmarin treatment for lymphoedema. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 3(2), 81-86.

Mirnajafi, A., Moseley, A.L., & Piller, N.B., 2004. A New Technique for Measuring Skin Changes of Patients with Chronic Postmastectomy Lymphedema. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 2(2), 82-85.

Hawes, C.S., Neill, C.J., Borbasi, S., Groenkjaer, M., Piller, N.B., & Chapman, Y.B., 2004. Ignorance is not bliss: information provided to Australian women at risk of developing lymphoedema following treatment for breast cancer. Australian Journal of Cancer Nursing, 5(1), 3-15.

Carati, C.J., Gannon, B.J., & Piller, N.B., 2004. Low-level laser as a treatment option for postmastectomy lymphedema. The American Journal of Oncology Review, 3(5), 255-260.

Abbey, J., Piller, N.B., De Bellis, A.M., Esterman, A.J., Parker, D., Giles, L.C., & Lowcay, B.L., 2004. The Abbey pain scale: a 1-minute numerical indicator for people with end-stage dementia. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 10(1), 6-13.

Moseley, A.L., Piller, N.B., Esterman, A.J., & Carati, C.J., 2004. The Sun Ancon(R) Chi Machine(R) Aerobic Exerciser: a new patient-focused, home-based therapy for people with chronic secondary leg lymphadema. Lymphology, 37(2), 53-61.

Piller, N.B. & Douglass, J., 2004. Manual lymphatic drainage: an effective treatment for lymphoedemas. Journal of The Australian Association of Massage Therapists, 2(4), 8-15.

Carati, C.J., Anderson, S.N., Gannon, B.J., & Piller, N.B., 2003. Treatment of postmastectomy lymphedema with low-level laser therapy: a double blind, placebo-controlled trial. Cancer, 98(6), 1114-1122.

Gassner, L.J., Dunn, S.V., & Piller, N.B., 2003. Aerobic exercise and the post myocardial infarction patient: a review of the literature. Heart and Lung, 32(4), 258-265.

Harris, R. & Piller, N.B., 2003. Three case studies indicating the effectiveness of manual lymph drainage on patients with primary and secondary lymphedema using objective measuring tools. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 7(4), 213-221.

Moseley, A.L., Piller, N.B., Esterman, A.J., & Carati, C.J., 2003. The impact of the sun Ancon airobic exerciser on chronic oedema of the legs. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Phlebology, 7(2), 5-10.

Gassner, L.J., Dunn, S.V., & Piller, N.B., 2002. Patients' interpretation of the symptoms of myocardial infraction: implications for cardiac rehabilitation. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 18(6), 342-354.

Moseley, A.L., Piller, N.B., & Carati, C.J., 2002. Combined electro-optical perometry and bioimpedance to measure objectively the effectiveness of a new treatment intervention for chronic secondary leg. Lymphology, 35(4), 136-143.

Piller, N.B., 2002. Evaluierung der behandlungs- effektivitat-objektive Messungen zur wirkung der manuellen lymphdrainage. Lymphologie in Forschung Und Praxis, 6(2), 93-96.

Llamas, K.J., Llamas, M., Pickhaver, A.M., & Piller, N.B., 2001. Provider perspectives on palliative care needs at a major teaching hospital. Palliative Medicine, 15, 461-470.

Refereed conference papers

Douglass, J., Piller, N.B., & Moseley, A.L., 2007. The effectiveness of manual lymphatic drainage (MLDA©) for treatment of post breast cancer arm lymphoedema: 4 case studies arising from a clinical trial. 20th International Congress of Lymphology, 40(suppl), 216-220.

Esplin, M.A., Piller, N.B., & Moseley, A.L., 2007. The effectiveness of machine-based massage (LPGA) for treatment of post-mastectomy arm lymphoedema: 3 case studies. 20th International Congress of Lymphology, 40(suppl), 276-282.

Moseley, A.L. & Piller, N.B., 2007. Relationship between limb size and composition using objective measures: their role in proving better treatment outcomes. 20th International Congress of Lymphology, 40(suppl), 170-175.

Carati, C.J., Grillett, S., & Piller, N.B., 2005. Factors affecting lymphatic rainage after lymph node resection. Progress in Microcirculation Research, 12, 26-26.

Carati, C.J., Anderson, S.N., Piller, N.B., & Gannon, B.J., 2003. Low level laser treatment for lymphoedema. Progress in Microcirculation Research, 11, 41-41.

Carati, C.J. & Piller, N.B., 2002. Treating lymphoedema with low level laser therapy. Lymphology, 35(Suppl.), 349-352.

Carati, C.J., Anderson, S.N., & Piller, N.B., 2002. Treating Lymphoedema with Low Level Laser Therapy. Lymphology Supplement, 35, 349-352.

Moseley, A.L., Piller, N.B., Carati, C.J., & Esterman, A.J., 2002. The impact of the sun ancon aerobic exerciser on chronic secondary lymphoedema of the legs. Lymphology, 35(Suppl.), 336-339.

Piller, N.B., 2002. Objective measurement of the effectiveness of a single session of manual lymphatic drainage on primary and secondary lymphoedema of the lower leg. Lymphology: Progress in lymphology, XVIII : proceedings of the 18th International Congress of Lymphology, 35(Suppl.), 288-292.

Journal articles

Piller, N.B., 2010. ILF is spreading the global lymphoedema message. Journal of Lymphoedema, 5(1), 6-7.

Piller, N.B., 2010. Outcome measures for lymphoedema. Journal of Lymphoedema, 5(2).

Piller, N.B., Keeley, V., Ryan, T., Hayes, S., & Ridner, S., 2009. Early detection - a strategy to reduce risk and severity?. Journal of Lymphoedema, 4(1), 89-95.

Piller, N.B., 2009. Lymphologists, phlebologists, veins and lymphatics. Journal of Lymphoedema, 4(2), 8-9.

Piller, N.B., 2008. Lymphoedema Association of Australia. Journal of Lymphoedema, 3(2), 71-73.

Piller, N.B., 2008. Lymphoedema - recognition of risk and treatment options when it presents. Clinical Updates in Breast Cancer, 3(2), 18-20.

Piller, N.B., 2008. Advances in our understanding of the genetics of lymphoedema: from diagnosis to treatment. Lymph Link, 20(2), 1-2.

Piller, N.B., Damstra, R., Cordero, I.F., Harvey, N., & Pond, C., 2008. Lymphatic system function and obesity - are there links?. Journal of Lymphoedema, 3(1), 81-85.

Moseley, A.L. & Piller, N.B., 2008. Exercise for limb lymphoedema: evidence that it is beneficial. Journal of Lymphoedema, 3(1), 51-56.

Piller, N.B., 2006. Emerging Treatments for Lymphoedema. Oedeminus, 9(1), 15-17.

Moseley, A.L., Piller, N.B., & Walsh, J.A., 2006. The effectiveness of below-the-knee support stockings for standing professions. Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, 22(4), 335-340.

Piller, N.B., 2006. Measurement of Lymphedema From An International Perspective: Do I Really Have To Measure That Limb?. Lymph Link, 18(3), 7-8.

Piller, N.B., Craig, G., Leduc, A., & Ryan, T., 2006. Does breathing have an influence on lymphatic drainage?. Journal of Lymphoedema, 1(1), 86-88.

Piller, N.B., 2006. Objective outcome measures. Oedeminus, 9(1), 22-23.

Harris, R. & Piller, N.B., 2004. Manual Lymph Drainage. #Massage Therapy Canada, (Spring), 14-16.

Piller, N.B. & Eaton, M., 2004. Lymphoedema: Optimising Outcomes. Medicine Today, 5(4), 48-62.

Piller, N.B., 2004. When absence of controls can help in the gaining of control - situations where findings are likely to be valuable for practitioners and patients. Lymphology, 37(2), 45-46.

Piller, N.B. & Birrel, S.N., 2003. Lymphoedema. Australian Doctor, (June), 1-8.

Piller, N.B., 2003. Literature watch. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 1(4), 337-339.

Donovan, J.E., Hawes, C.S., Borbasi, S., Chapman, Y.B., Piller, N.B., O'Brien, N., & de Crespigny, C.F., 2002. Our interest is swelling: a collaborative venture to establish the world's first free public screening for lymphoedema. Collegian, 9(1).

Moseley, A.L. & Piller, N.B., 2002. The assessment and care of the patient with secondary limb lymphoedema. Australian Nursing Journal, 10(2), Suppl. 1-4.

Llamas, K.J., Pickhaver, A.M., & Piller, N.B., 2001. Mainstreaming palliative care for cancer patients in the acute hospital setting. Palliative Medicine, 15, 207-212.

Llamas, K.J., Pickhaver, A.M., & Piller, N.B., 2001. Palliative Care needs assessment for cancer patients in acute hospitals: A Review. Progress in Palliative Care, 9(4), 136-142.

Conference publications

Hunt, R.W., Robinson, J.A., Piller, N.B., Esterman, A., & Crawford, G.B., 2009. The value of prognostic indicators varies over the trajectory of illness. International Palliative Care Conference 2009.

Crawford, G.B., Robinson, J.A., Hunt, R.W., Piller, N.B., & Esterman, A., 2009. Can psychological parameters (eg depression) improve treating clinicians' ability to more accurately predict patient survival?. Palliative Care Australia Conference.

Moseley, A.L. & Piller, N.B., 2008. The placebo effect: good news for those with lymphoedema?. 20th International Congress of Lymphology, 40(suppl), 216-220.

Esterman, A.J., Piller, N.B., Robinson, J.A., Crawford, G.B., & Hunt, R.W., 2006. A prospective study of terminally ill patients aimed at determining factors that predict time left to live. 15th Annual Meeting of the Australasian Epidemiological Association.

Esterman, A.J., Piller, N.B., Robinson, J.A., Crawford, G.B., & Hunt, R.W., 2006. The objective assessment of the trajectory of course of illness of terminal diseases. Australian Statistical Conference / New Zealand Statistical Association Conference.

Anderson, S., Piller, N.B., Carati, C.J., Gannon, B.J., & Angel, A., 2004. Treating lymphoedema with low level laser therapy. Light activated tissue regeneration and therapy.

Grbich, C.F., Maddocks, I., Parker, D., Brown, M., Willis, E.M., Piller, N.B., & Hofmeyer, A.T., 2004. Palliative care in aged care facilities for residents with a non-cancer disease. Proceedings of the Joint 6th ANZSPM & 16th Hospice New Zealand Palliative Care Conference S.

Piller, N.B., 2004. Evidence-Based Medicine - Improving Outcomes. LYMPHOLOGY.

Piller, N.B., Merritt, J., Esterman, A.J., & Moseley, A.L., 2004. Home use of a massage pad for chronic secondary leg lymphoedemas: what the patient can expect. Lymphology: Progress in Lymphology : 19th International Congress on Lymphology.

Hawes, C.S., Borbasi, S., Donovan, J.E., Piller, N.B., Chapman, Y.B., de Crespigny, C.F., Watkins, T., Belan, I., & Neill, C.J., 2002. A survey to ascertain the knowledge level of people with or at risk of lymphoedema following surgery. IVth Australasian Lymphology Association Conference, 15-15.

Donovan, J.E., Piller, N.B., Hawes, C.S., Borbasi, S., Chapman, Y.B., O'Brien, N., & de Crespigny, C.F., 2002. The world's first free lymphoedema screening [abstract]. Challenges and changes: 4th national Breast Care Nurses conference.

Anderson, S.N., Piller, N.B., Carati, C.J., Esterman, A.J., Gannon, B.J., & Angel, A., 2002. Laser Treatment of Lymphoedema. International Society of Lymphology.

Hawes, C.S., Borbasi, S., Donovan, J.E., Piller, N.B., Chapman, Y.B., de Crespigny, C.F., Watkins, T., Belan, I., & Neill, C.J., 2002. The experience of Lymphoedema after breast cancer. Challenges and Changes: 4th national Breast Care Nurses conference, 22-22.

Piller, N.B., Donovan, J.E., Hawes, C.S., Borbasi, S., Rice, J.L., & Chapman, Y.B., 2002. Reducing the risk: impact of free community based screening for post surgical lymphoedemas [Abstract]. Mobilising Public Health 34th Public Health Association of Australia Annual Conference: Program & Abstracts, 65-65.

Piller, N.B., Donovan, J.E., Borbasi, S., Rice, J.L., de Crespigny, C.F., Hawes, C.S., O'Brien, N., & Chapman, Y.B., 2002. Free public lymphoedema screening: assessment of risk and objective detection of early changes: strategy and outcomes behind the world's first lyphoedema screening program in Adelaide and rural South Australia. IVth Australasian Lymphology Association conference proceedings, 51-59.

Piller, N.B., 2002. Lymphoedema II: PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT. The 8th Annual Conference of the Canadian Associaion of Wound Care: Wound Caring: from learning springs hope, 10-12.

Piller, N.B., 2002. Lymphoedema 1: Diagnosis, Assessment and Early Detection. The 8th Annual Conference of the Canadian Associaion of Wound Care: Wound Caring: from learning springs hope, 10-12.

Anderson, S.N., Carati, C.J., & Piller, N.B., 2001. Treating Lymphoedema with low level laser therapy (LLLT). The European Journal of Lymphology and related problems, 9, 77-77.

Moseley, A.L. & Piller, N.B., 2001. The impact of an aerobic oxygen exerciser on secondary lymphoedema and venous oedema of the legs. ISL XVIII International Congress of Lymphoology, 9, 81-81.

Piller, N.B. & Harris, R.E., 2001. The effectiveness of our treatments. Objective measurement using tonometry, perometry and bio-impedance. European Journal of Lymphology and related problems, 9(34), 126-126.

Piller, N.B., 2001. Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic System of the Arm and Chest and the Short and Longer-term Impact of Surgery/Radiotherapy. Breast Cancer Management in the 21st Century - Second International Symposium and Workshop, (24-25 March 2001), 51-51.

Piller, N.B., Thelander, A., Anderson, S.N., & Or, A., 2001. Workshop: Hands-on demonstration and explanation of the use and action of Tonometry, Bio-impedance, Volumetry, Low Level Spot and Scanning Lasers and of Lymphatic Massage Techniques. Breast Cancer Management in the 21st Century - Second International Symposium and Workshop, (24-25 March 2001), 54-54.

Piller, N.B., 2001. Workshop: What is Lymphedema? Differential Diagnosis, Assessment Risk and Lymphedema Progression. Breast Cancer Management in the 21st Century - Second International Symposium and Workshop, (24-25 March 2001), 52-52.

Piller, N.B., 2001. Workshop: Targeted Education, Treatment and Management Programmes Linked to Risk Reduction and Lymphoedema Severity Minimisation. Breast Cancer Management in the 21st Century - Second International Symposium and Workshop, (24-25 March 2001), 53-53.

Piller, N.B., 2001. Keynote address: Targeted lymphoedema treatment and management through advanced objective assessment and diagnosis using tonometry (fibre changes), bio-impedance (fluid changes) and perometry (volume and circumference changes). Breast Cancer Management in the 21st Century - Second International Symposium and Workshop.

Piller, N.B., Merritt, J.C., & Moseley, A.L., 2001. The objective measurement and assessment of venous and lymphoedemas of the lower limbs by Perometry (Volume and Circumference), Tonometry (Fibre) and Bio-impedance (Fluid). International Angiology, 20, 222-222.

Other public research outputs

Hawes, C.S., Neill, C.J., Borbasi, S., Groenkjaer, M., Piller, N.B., & Chapman, Y.B., 2004. Ignorance is not bliss: information provided to Australian women at risk of developing lymphoedema following treatment for breast cancer. Australian Journal of Cancer Nursing, 5(1), 3-15.

Piller, N.B., 2004. US/Chinese Journal of Lymphology & Oncology (Editor), CHINA.

Piller, N.B., Alitalo, K., Ferrara, N., Ferrell, R., Granger, D.N., Hendrix, M., Hennekam, R., Jain, R., Johnston, M., Mortimer, P., et al., 2004. Lymphatic Research and Biology (Editors), USA.

Grbich, C.F., Maddocks, I., Parker, D., Piller, N.B., Brown, M., & Willis, E.M., 2003. Palliative Care in Aged Care Facilities for Residents with Non-Cancer Diagnoses. Department of Palliative and Supportive Services, 1-64.

Piller, N.B., 2002. New directions in the prevention, recognition, treatment and management of post mastectomy lymphoedema.

Piller, N.B., 2002. Rural Issues in the management of Lymphoedema. , 2-4.

Piller, N.B., 2002. The Vital Essence - Lymphoedema.

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Professional and community engagement

Expertise for media contact

  • Community Based Screening Programs for Lymphoedema and Other Oedemas
  • Objective Assessment of Lymphoedemas
  • Patient/Home Based Management Strategies
  • Development of Instruments for The Objectification of Tissue Changes
  • Measurement of Changes in Tissue Fluids
  • Measurement of Fibrotically Indurated Tissues
  • Body Compositional Changes and Impact on Health and Wellbeing
  • Bioimpedance Spectroscopy for Sub-Clinical Fluid Detection
  • Mode of Action of Treatments for Lymphoedemas and Oedemas
  • Health Professional Training in Assessment, Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Lymphoedemas
  • Blood Tissue Lymph Systems, Inter-Relationships and Interfaces
  • Lipoedema: Assessment, Treatment and Management

Subject/s

  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Lymphoedemas


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