Matt HazledineIn 2011, at the age of 40, Matt experienced a severe episode of cellulitis in his left leg, which hospitalised him for 14 days. This subsequently caused a significant swelling called lymphoedema, a chronic lifelong disease with no cure. During the intial years with lymphoedema, Matt really struggled to come to terms with adjusting his life to accommodate his very swollen leg. Through trial and error, he has worn every appropriate compression garment, tested almost every product, had all therapies known to him and two different types of surgery. He now knows what works for him and what doesn't. In 2021, to commemorate 10 years of living with this life-changing condition, he wrote his first book 'How to Live Better with Lymphoedema - Meet the Experts' to share his extensive experiences and useful tips to help others and raise money for the Lymphoedema Research Fund. He is joined in the book by over 20 experts from the lymphoedema medical profession, each providing trusted information and guidance.Matt also launched a patient-focused, one-stop-shop website for people with, or newly diagnosed with, lymphoedema. LymphoedemaUnited.com provides everything Matt would've wanted to know when he was diagnosed and hopes it saves time and stress for others going through a similar journey.Over the past few years, he has been in a much happier and positive place and has continued his mission to help others living with the condition, whilst raising over £30,000 for various charities. Matt has been a Trustee of the Lymphoedema Support Network, featured in the Health Section of the Daily Mail, written for newsletters, blogs, podcasts and books, been interviewed on video, webinars and public speaking at events, support groups and lymphoedema conferences. Matt is motivated to make a positive difference and help others to live better with lymphoedema.If you would like to get in touch with Matt, please send him a message via his website www.lymphoedemaunited.com and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter using @LymphUnited. Read More Read Less
