Letter to editor re: Shah et al.: “The impact of monitoring techniques on progression to chronic breast cancer-related lymphedema: a meta-analysis comparing bioimpedance spectroscopy versus circumferential measurements”
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DOI: 10.1007/s10549-021-06139-1
Abstract: Shah et al. recently published “The impact of monitoring techniques on progression to chronic breast cancer-related lymphedema: a meta-analysis comparing bioimpedance spectroscopy versus circumferential measurements.” We commend the authors for addressing this important topic and… read more here.
Keywords: early intervention; bcrl; spectroscopy; monitoring techniques ... See more keywords
Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: a Review of Risk Factors, Radiation Therapy Contribution, and Management Strategies
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DOI: 10.1007/s12609-020-00387-8
Abstract: In recent years, breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL), which affects one in five patients treated for breast cancer (BC), has garnered increasing interest by clinicians and researchers as BC survival rates improve and survivorship issues become… read more here.
Keywords: risk; cancer related; bcrl; risk factors ... See more keywords
Investigation of the Association Between Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema and the Side Effects of Taxane-Based Chemotherapy Using Indocyanine Green Lymphography.
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2021.0065
Abstract: Background: Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a common complication. Docetaxel (DOC) and paclitaxel (PTX) have been used in taxane-based chemotherapy for breast cancer and to induce fluid retention. The purpose of this study was to… read more here.
Keywords: breast cancer; taxane based; bcrl; chemotherapy ... See more keywords
Screening for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Development Using Extracellular Water Ratio.
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2022.0060
Abstract: Background: This case-control retrospective study examined whether the extracellular water ratio (%ECW) of the upper extremity, as measured through bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), could be an indicator of the development and severity of breast cancer-related… read more here.
Keywords: water ratio; extracellular water; development; water ... See more keywords
Abstract P3-14-08: The impact of a structured surveillance protocol using bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) on preventing breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL) in high-Risk patients
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DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs17-p3-14-08
Abstract: Background: We evaluated the impact of structured surveillance using bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) to prevent clinical BCRL in a group of high-risk (axillary lymph node dissection) patients. Methods: From April 2010 through November 2016, 93 patients… read more here.
Keywords: high risk; bcrl; risk patients; spectroscopy ... See more keywords
Prospective surveillance using l-dex monitoring results in significant reductions in the chronic rate of breast cancer related-lymphedema (BCRL) in high-risk breast cancer patients.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.5_suppl.118
Abstract: 118Background: Survivorship represents an increasing focus in the management of breast cancer with chronic toxicities including breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). This study looked at prospective surveillance using bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) to reduce risks of chronic… read more here.
Keywords: dex; breast; cancer related; bcrl ... See more keywords
Algorithm-Based Risk Identification in Patients with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Cross-Sectional Study
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DOI: 10.3390/cancers15020336
Abstract: Simple Summary The current study employed a cohort of 294 patients from two hospitals in northern Italy initially assembled to highlight factors leading to one consequence of breast cancer (BC): upper limb unilateral lymphedema (BCRL).… read more here.
Keywords: breast cancer; risk; cluster; bcrl ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Circulating MicroRNAs and Adipokines in Breast Cancer Survivors with Arm Lymphedema
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911359
Abstract: Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a form of secondary lymphedema that is characterized by abnormal swelling of one or both arms due to the accumulation of lymph fluid in the interstitial tissue spaces, resulting from… read more here.
Keywords: non bcrl; lymphedema; breast cancer; cohort ... See more keywords
Clinical awareness and knowledge of breast cancer-related lymphedema among a group of psychiatrists in Turkey – An online survey
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DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_1698_21
Abstract: Background: The point-of-view and role of physiatrists are important in the clinical care of breast-cancer-related-lymphedema (BCRL) patients to set up management and rehabilitation strategies. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the awareness… read more here.
Keywords: awareness knowledge; lymphedema; breast cancer; knowledge ... See more keywords