Background More than one in five patients who undergo treatment for breast cancer will
develop breast cancer‐related lymphedema (BCRL). BCRL can occur as a result of breast …

The primary goals of oncologic therapy are the compassionate care of cancer patients,
eradication of disease, and palliation of symptoms. Advances in various targeted therapies …

Background Lymphedema is a common complication of axillary dissection for breast cancer.
We investigated whether manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) could prevent or manage limb …

Secondary arm lymphoedema is a chronic and distressing condition which affects a
significant number of women who undergo breast cancer treatment. A number of health …

Objective: To provide information and recommendations for women and their physicians
when making decisions about the management of lymphedema related to breast cancer …

Objectives The aim of this study was to compare quality of life and symptoms between breast
cancer survivors who have developed and undergone treatment for chronic lymphedema …

Lymphedema is a common and troublesome problem that can develop following breast
cancer treatment. As with other quality‐of‐life and nonlethal conditions, it receives less …

Purpose. The purpose of this investigation was to compare the reduction in arm
lymphedema volume achieved from manual lymph drainage massage (MLD) in combination …

Background: Studies have shown that manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) has a beneficial
effect on lymphedema related to breast cancer surgery. However, whether MLD reduces the …

BACKGROUND Multilayered, low stretch bandages (MLB) combined with exercises, skin
care, and manual lymphatic drainage therapy are recommended as an intensive phase of …