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Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: Nursing-Led Strategies - A Narrative Review
Meilan Zhou1, Zhiying Li1, Runfang Yu1
1Department of Breast Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
|March 5, 2026
Summary
Nurses are vital in managing breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL), offering strategies from prevention to support. This improves survivor quality of life and treatment outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Lymphedema Management
- Cancer Survivorship
Background:
- Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a chronic complication affecting breast cancer survivors' quality of life.
- Increasing cancer survivorship highlights the critical role of nursing in BCRL management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize current evidence on nursing-led strategies for BCRL management.
- To identify gaps in BCRL care and research.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of nursing interventions for BCRL.
- Analysis of strategies across the continuum of care.
- Inclusion of novel technologies like bioimpedance spectroscopy and wearables.
Main Results:
- Nursing interventions encompass early symptom recognition, risk stratification, prevention, and treatment.
- Psychosocial support, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration are key nursing roles.
- Novel technologies are being integrated into BCRL management.
Conclusions:
- Nursing is central to effective BCRL management, from risk assessment to patient support.
- Standardized protocols, high-quality RCTs, and patient-reported outcomes require further research.
- Nursing significantly improves BCRL patient outcomes and quality of life.
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