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Lymphedema: the seemingly forgotten complication

M Farncombe1, G Daniels, L Cross

  • 1Palliative Care Service, Ottawa Civic Hospital, Ontario, Canada.

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
|May 1, 1994
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Lymphedema, a common complication after breast cancer treatment, can be effectively managed at home. This therapeutic strategy improves patient quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Medical Therapeutics

Background:

  • Lymphedema frequently occurs in breast cancer survivors post-treatment.
  • This debilitating condition is often overlooked in patient care.

Observation:

  • A therapeutic strategy for lymphedema management was developed.
  • A case study was used to illustrate the strategy's effectiveness.

Findings:

  • Effective in-home treatment for lymphedema is achievable.
  • The outlined strategy demonstrated successful management of the complication.

Implications:

  • In-home lymphedema treatment can significantly enhance patient quality of life.
  • This approach offers a viable solution for a neglected but impactful side effect of breast cancer therapy.

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