[HTML][HTML] Advances in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema

PMC Donahue, A MacKenzie, A Filipovic… - Breast cancer research …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) represents a lifelong risk for breast
cancer survivors and once acquired becomes a lifelong burden. This review summarizes …

[HTML][HTML] Examining the efficacy of treatments for arm lymphedema in breast cancer survivors: an overview of systematic reviews with meta-analyses

BS Rafn, A Bodilsen, A von Heymann… - …, 2024 - thelancet.com
Background Lymphedema affects one in six breast cancer survivors making it a global
healthcare challenge. There is considerable debate about the efficacy of different treatments …

Risk factors for breast cancer–related lymphedema in patients undergoing 3 years of prospective surveillance with intervention

LA Koelmeyer, K Gaitatzis, MS Dietrich, CS Shah… - Cancer, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background To evaluate risk factors (treatment‐related, comorbidities, and lifestyle) for
breast cancer–related lymphedema (BCRL) within the context of a Prospective Surveillance …

[HTML][HTML] Quantitative assessment of upper-limb volume: implications for lymphedema rehabilitation?

L Lippi, A Turco, S Moalli, M Nascimben, C Curci… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Upper-limb lymphedema is a chronic condition characterized by the accumulation of
lymphatic fluid in the arm or hand, resulting in swelling and functional impairment. The …

[HTML][HTML] The prevention and treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema: a review

MP McEvoy, A Gomberawalla, M Smith… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) affects about 3 to 5 million patients
worldwide, with about 20,000 per year in the United States. As breast cancer mortality is …

Managing the morbidity: individualizing risk assessment, diagnosis, and treatment options for upper extremity lymphedema

G Montagna, AV Barrio - Surgical Oncology Clinics, 2023 - surgonc.theclinics.com
As the prognosis of early breast cancer (BC) continues to improve, patients and physicians
are increasingly focused on post-treatment quality of life (QOL). Despite great efforts to de …

Etiology and treatment of cancer-related secondary lymphedema

M Bernas, S Al-Ghadban, SRJ Thiadens… - Clinical & Experimental …, 2023 - Springer
Lymphedema and specifically cancer-related lymphedema is not the main focus for both
patients and physicians dealing with cancer. Its etiology is an unfortunate complication of …

Axillary treatment and chronic breast cancer–related lymphedema: implications for prospective surveillance and intervention from a randomized controlled Trial

J Boyages, FA Vicini, BA Manavi, RL Gaw… - JCO Oncology …, 2023 - ascopubs.org
PURPOSE The PREVENT randomized trial assessed progression to chronic breast cancer–
related lymphedema (cBCRL) after intervention triggered by bioimpedance spectroscopy …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluating telehealth for the education and monitoring of lymphoedema and shoulder dysfunction after breast cancer surgery

L Naumann, H Reul-Hirche, T Comans… - Supportive Care in …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose The primary aim of this study was to compare the attendance rates at a group
lymphoedema education and same-day individual surveillance appointment between …

Reducing rates of chronic breast cancer–related lymphedema with screening and early intervention: an update of recent data

P Whitworth, F Vicini, SA Valente, K Brownson… - Journal of Cancer …, 2024 - Springer
Purpose Breast cancer–related lymphedema (BCRL) represents a dreaded complication of
breast cancer treatment that can lead to morbidity, diminished quality of life, and …