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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
Abstract:
Lymphedema, a frequent and debilitating symptom in patients who undergo treatment for breast cancer, is often neglected. This article outlines a therapeutic strategy and provides a case study that illustrates that effective in-home treatment of this complication is possible. Effective treatment can dramatically improve the quality of life of this patient population.