Hello and thanks for posting

Often swelling in the lower limbs is known as oedema (a build up of fluid). Oedema can be caused by many different things including reduced mobility or not moving, the cancer itself or a sign that the heart or kidneys aren't working too well.

The swelling may have been made worse by your husband's socks as tight fitting socks can restrict blood flow. But this improved when you took them off and elevated his feet. This helped the fluid to drain.

As this has happened, it would be a good idea to mention this to his doctor or nurse. They can check for any underlying causes. In the meantime, try and keep your husband's feet elevated when he is sitting or lying down and ensure his clothing isn't tight around his ankles.

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Kind regards,

Celene