Breast cancer‐related lymphedema correlated with incidence of cellulitis and mortality
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.27054
Abstract: This study investigated breast cancer‐related lymphedema (BCRL) and its correlation with the incidence of cellulitis and mortality in the National Health Insurance (NHI) database in Taiwan. read more here.
Keywords: cancer related; incidence cellulitis; related lymphedema; cellulitis mortality ... See more keywords
Treatment of Breast Cancer‐Related Lymphedema with Adipose‐Derived Regenerative Cells and Fat Grafts: A Feasibility and Safety Study
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DOI: 10.1002/sctm.17-0037
Abstract: Breast cancer‐related lymphedema (BCRL) is a debilitating late complication with a lack of treatment opportunities. Recent studies have suggested that mesenchymal stromal cells can alleviate lymphedema. Herein, we report the results from the first human… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; cancer related; related lymphedema; study ... See more keywords
Breast cancer-related lymphedema and its treatment: how big is the financial impact?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05890-3
Abstract: Decongestive lymphatic treatment (DLT) is still the gold standard for treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). With up to 17% of the patients treated for breast cancer developing BCRL, this morbidity imposes a tremendous financial… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; related lymphedema; cancer related; breast cancer ... See more keywords
Predictive value of lymphoscintigraphy in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema undergoing complex decongestive therapy
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DOI: 10.1007/s10549-018-5041-2
Abstract: PurposeWe evaluated the prognostic value of lymphoscintigraphy after complex decongestive therapy (CDT) in breast cancer-related secondary lymphedema.MethodsPrior to CDT, 80 patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema underwent a 99mTc tin-colloid lymphoscintigram. We investigated the uptake patterns… read more here.
Keywords: patients breast; related lymphedema; cancer related; breast cancer ... See more keywords
Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema: Personalized Plans of Care to Guide Survivorship
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DOI: 10.1007/s12609-020-00380-1
Abstract: To present and discuss care domains (oncologic, cardiometabolic, aging, behavioral, environmental) for clinicians when approaching care for a breast cancer survivor at risk for developing breast cancer–related lymphedema (BCRL), as well as survivors who have… read more here.
Keywords: related lymphedema; cancer related; breast cancer; cancer ... See more keywords
Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of Subcutaneous Echogenicity Grade and Subcutaneous Echo-Free Space Grade in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema.
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2018.0053
Abstract: BACKGROUND Subcutaneous echogenicity grade (SEG) and subcutaneous echo-free space (SEFS) grade allow semiquantitation of nonspecific subcutaneous tissue inflammation and fluid accumulation in breast cancer-related lymphedema. However, inter- and intrarater reliability of SEG and SEFS is… read more here.
Keywords: seg sefs; cancer related; breast cancer; related lymphedema ... See more keywords
Prognostic Factors of Quantitative Lymphoscintigraphic Findings in Patients with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema.
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2019.0084
Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the usefulness of quantitative findings of pretherapy lymphoscintigraphy in predicting the effects of complex decongestive therapy (CDT) in patients with upper extremity lymphedema after breast cancer treatment. Methods and Results: We retrospectively… read more here.
Keywords: related lymphedema; cancer related; breast cancer; upper extremity ... See more keywords
Diagnostic Contribution of Ultrasonography in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema.
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2020.0068
Abstract: Background: Many assessments have been reported and used in evaluating lymphedema. The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic contribution of ultrasonography in unilateral breast cancer-related lymphedema. Methods and Results: Upper extremity circumferences… read more here.
Keywords: cancer related; related lymphedema; breast cancer; contribution ultrasonography ... See more keywords
Genetic Predisposition in Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2021.0081
Abstract: Background: Lymphedema is a debilitating and progressive clinical entity characterized by abnormal accumulation of lymph and fluid in the extracellular space. Most of the cases in western population are related to cancer treatment. Research on… read more here.
Keywords: cancer related; crl; related lymphedema; systematic review ... See more keywords
Safety and Efficacy of a Mobiderm Compression Bandage During Intensive Phase of Decongestive Therapy in Patients with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2021.0104
Abstract: Background: Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) after primary therapy is a common condition, causing physical and psychological distress. Decongestive lymphedema therapy (DLT) using multi-layered compression bandages is an effective treatment. We conducted a randomized controlled trial… read more here.
Keywords: cancer related; related lymphedema; therapy; volume ... See more keywords
Acupuncture Treatment for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Randomized Pilot Study.
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2022.0001
Abstract: Background: Methods of conservative management for breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) are burdensome in terms of time, cost, and convenience. In addition, many patients are not candidates for surgical treatment. Preliminary results have demonstrated possible beneficial… read more here.
Keywords: cancer related; acupuncture; related lymphedema; breast cancer ... See more keywords