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Does lymphedema following breast cancer warrant clinical attention? [PDF]

, 2009
Secondary lymphedema (swelling) after breast cancer treatment usually develops on the hand, arm, shoulder, and/or breast on the treated side. It is commonly associated\ud with the presence of other upper-body symptoms, such as\ud pain and aching1; it ...
Newman, Beth M., Hayes, Sandra C.
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Prevalence and incidence of cancer related lymphedema in low and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Cancer, 2020
Background Little is known about the prevalence and incidence in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) of secondary lymphedema due to cancer. The purpose of the study is to estimate the prevalence and incidence in LMICs of secondary lymphedema related ...
Eric Torgbenu, Tim Luckett, Mark A. Buhagiar, Sungwon Chang, Jane L. Phillips   +4 more
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Therapeutic Interventions for Radiation‐Induced Fibrosis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To review and evaluate treatments for radiation‐induced fibrosis (RIF) following head and neck cancer (HNC) therapy. Data sources Medline, Embase.com, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. Review Methods A systematic review was conducted on the management of HNC RIF using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta ...
Pooja D. Reddy, Purva Rumde, Vanessa Helou, Mary L. Klem, Matthew E. Spector, Marci L. Nilsen, Kevin J. Contrera   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Medication prescription patterns in cancer rehabilitation physiatry outpatients: A multicenter retrospective study

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objective Previous work from this dataset found 45% prescribing frequency of any medications (35.1%, 33.5%, and 56.8% at institutions 1, 2, and 3 respectively), without significant difference between in‐person and telemedicine.
Matthew Chen, Nafis Eghrari, David Leong, Philip Chang, Jasmine Zheng, Amy Ng, Richard Wilson, Mary Vargo   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of exercise for those with cancer-related lymphedema [PDF]

, 2016
Objective\ud \ud - To evaluate the effects of exercise on cancer-related lymphedema and related symptoms, and to determine the need for those with lymphedema to wear compression during exercise.\ud \ud Data Sources\ud \ud - CINAHL, Cochrane, Ebscohost,
DiSipio, Tracey, Hayes, Sandra C., Singh, Ben, Hayes, Sandra C, Peake, Jonathan   +4 more
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Risk Factors for Lymphedema after Thigh Sarcoma Resection and Reconstruction

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2020
Background:. Secondary lymphedema can be a lifelong and debilitating consequence of lower extremity oncologic resection and reconstruction. The goal of this study was to identify risk factors for the development of lymphedema in patients treated for ...
Peter Wu, MD, Sarah M. Elswick, MD, Arya A. Akhavan, MD, Vanessa E. Molinar, MD, Anita T. Mohan, MBBS, Daniel Curiel, MD, Frank H. Sim, MD, Jorys Martinez-Jorge, MD, Michel Saint-Cyr, MD   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

A comprehensive Sustainable Development Goal‐guided framework for advancing survivorship, rehabilitation, and quality of life in breast cancer patients

Precision Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
This article presents an Sustainable Development Goal‐aligned framework integrating survivorship care, rehabilitation, and quality‐of‐life strategies for breast cancer patients, emphasizing equity, gender responsiveness, and health system strengthening. It highlights multidisciplinary, patient‐centered interventions and global partnerships as essential
Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu
wiley   +1 more source

Possible genetic predisposition to lymphedema after breast cancer [PDF]

, 2012
Background: Known risk factors for secondary lymphedema only partially explain who develops lymphedema following cancer, suggesting that irtherited genetic susceptibility may influence risk.
Yates, Patsy, Francois, Mathias, Spurdle, Amanda B., Hayes, S C, Newman, B, Spurdle, A B, Ferguson, Kaltin, Janda, M, Lose, Felicity, Hayes, Sandra C., Francois, M, Kedda, Mary-Anne, Janda, Monika, Kedda, M A, Yates, P, Ferguson, K, Newman, Beth   +16 more
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A Multicenter Non‐Inferiority Randomized Controlled Trial of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Early Breast Cancer: Conventional Dual Tracer Versus Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide

World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
The gold standard for detecting sentinel lymph node (SLN) in early breast cancer is combined use of radioisotope and blue dye. A newer agent, superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO), was developed to address the challenges faced with the traditional method.
Chiu Hoi Woon Tiffany, Ray Ka Wai Hung, Kong Wai Chung Angela, Kwok Sin Man, Sheung Robin Lok Man, Violet Yee Kei Tsoi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Defining breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) prevalence and risk factors: A pragmatic approach to lymphedema surveillance

Introduction: We presented the key findings from Singapore’s Changi General Hospital Breast Centre’s lymphedema surveillance strategy that used patients’ reported symptoms, standard arm circumference measurements and clinical assessment in the diagnosis ...
Jun Xian Hing, Chin Mui Seah, Su-Ming Tan, Yen Nee Chua, Pei Ting Tan, Meliza Su Ling Tan, Zar Chi Lin, Wai Peng Lee, Chi Wei Mok, Melissa Yert Li Seet   +9 more
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