Does lymphedema following breast cancer warrant clinical attention?
Hayes, Sandra C. & Newman, Beth M. (2009) Does lymphedema following breast cancer warrant clinical attention? The American Journal of Hematology/Oncology, 8(1), pp. 39-40.
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Abstract
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 with the presence of other upper-body symptoms, such as pain and aching1; it impacts physical and psychosocial functioning and adversely influences quality of life.2 Moreover, it is considered incurable, progressive, and difficult to treat. Arguably, lymphedema is the most problematic and dreaded treatment-related complication of breast cancer.3
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| ID Code: | 28661 |
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| Item Type: | Journal Article |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Keywords: | secondary lymphedema, breast cancer |
| ISSN: | 1939-6163 |
| Subjects: | Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (110000) > PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES (111700) > Public Health and Health Services not elsewhere classified (111799) Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (110000) > PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES (111700) > Epidemiology (111706) Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (110000) > ONCOLOGY AND CARCINOGENESIS (111200) > Oncology and Carcinogenesis not elsewhere classified (111299) |
| Divisions: | Current > QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Health Current > Institutes > Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2009 Haymarket Media, Inc. |
| Deposited On: | 18 Nov 2009 04:33 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Jul 2017 14:01 |
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