%0 Journal Article
%@ 1939-6163
%A Hayes, Sandra C. 
%A Newman, Beth M.
%D 2009
%F quteprints:28661
%I Haymarket Media Inc.
%J The American Journal of Hematology/Oncology
%K secondary lymphedema
%K breast cancer
%N 1
%P 39-40
%T Does lymphedema following breast cancer warrant clinical attention?
%U https://eprints.qut.edu.au/28661/
%V 8
%X 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