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Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema
Published on: January 12, 2017
Prevention and Treatment of Lymphedema in Breast Cancer
Maureen P McEvoy1, Sheldon Feldman1
1Department of Surgery, Division of Breast Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Montefiore Breast Care Center, 1250 Waters Place, Tower 1, 7th Floor, Bronx, NY 10461, USA.
Abstract:
Breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL) affects many breast cancer survivors and drastically affects their quality of life. There are several surveillance methods for BCRL that are critical at early detection. Prevention of BCRL involves knowledge of alternatives to aggressive axillary surgery, avoidance of axillary surgery, and de-escalation of axillary surgery. There are also techniques to better delineate the anatomy in the axilla to avoid taking nodes that drain the upper extremity. A multidisciplinary approach with medical oncology and radiation oncology can also help avoid unnecessary surgery or radiation that can together strongly increase the risk of BCRL.
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