SynthesisJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2011
Exercise in patients with lymphedema: a systematic review of the contemporary literature.
Synthesis in Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice, 2011. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04785599 (Effectiveness of Lymphedema Prevention Programs After Lymph Node Emptying in Breast Cancer), which is not on this map. Cited by 52 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Effectiveness of Lymphedema Prevention Programs After Lymph Node Emptying in Breast Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Who cites it
52 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 163 citations in OpenAlex.
- Clinical effectiveness of decongestive treatments on excess arm volume and patient-centered outcomes in women with early breast cancer-related arm lymphedema: a systematic review.JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports · 2018Pooled it
- A Systematic Review of Exercise Systematic Reviews in the Cancer Literature (2005-2017).PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation · 2017Pooled it
- Resistance exercise and secondary lymphedema in breast cancer survivors-a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2016Pooled it
- Effects of aerobic cycling training in patients with gynaecologic cancer-related lower extremity lymphedema: A randomised comparative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Trial
- Impact of Inertial Training on Muscle Strength and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- Low-Intensity Resistance Training and Compression Garment in the Management of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2020Trial
- Phase II Feasibility Study of a Weight Loss Intervention in Female Breast and Colorectal Cancer Survivors (SWOG S1008).Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · 2018Trial
- Is it safe and efficacious for women with lymphedema secondary to breast cancer to lift heavy weights during exercise: a randomised controlled trial.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2013Trial
- Does the speed of aquatic therapy exercise alter arm volume in women with breast cancer related lymphoedema? A cross-over randomized controlled trial.Brazilian journal of physical therapyTrial
- Effectiveness of Physical Exercise Programs in Reducing Secondary Lymphedema Associated with Breast Cancer: An Overview of Systematic Reviews.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Educational Review: Management of Lymphedema-Approaches, Evidence for Surgical and Nonsurgical Interventions.Annals of surgical oncology · 2025Review
- Advances in etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of lymphedema: a comprehensive review.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Review
- Effect of Multi-component Exercise Program on Functional Performance in Breast Cancer Survivors.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2024Article
- The role of breast cancer-related arm lymphedema in physical functioning and physical activity participation among long-term African American breast cancer survivors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Preventing lower limb lymphedema after pelvic lymphadenectomy with progressive resistance exercise training: A randomized controlled trial.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2024Article
- The relationship of kinesiophobia in patients with lymphedema: a case-control investigation.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2024Article
- Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction Using a Handheld Fluorescence Imaging Device.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2023Article
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- Exercise interventions for adults with cancer receiving radiation therapy alone.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2023Review
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5 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundControversy exists regarding the role of exercise in cancer patients with or at risk for lymphedema, particularly breast. We conducted a systematic review of the contemporary literature to distill the weight of the evidence and provide recommendations for exercise and lymphedema care in breast cancer survivors.
methodsPublications were retrieved from 11 major medical indices for articles published from 2004 to 2010 using search terms for exercise and lymphedema; 1,303 potential articles were selected, of which 659 articles were reviewed by clinical lymphedema experts for inclusion, yielding 35 articles. After applying exclusion criteria, 19 articles were selected for final review. Information on study design/objectives, participants, outcomes, intervention, results, and study strengths and weaknesses was extracted. Study evidence was also rated according to the Oncology Nursing Society Putting Evidence Into Practice® Weight-of-Evidence Classification.
resultsSeven studies were identified addressing resistance exercise, seven studies on aerobic and resistance exercise, and five studies on other exercise modalities. Studies concluded that slowly progressive exercise of varying modalities is not associated with the development or exacerbation of breast cancer-related lymphedema and can be safely pursued with proper supervision. Combined aerobic and resistance exercise appear safe, but confirmation requires larger and more rigorous studies.
conclusionsStrong evidence is now available on the safety of resistance exercise without an increase in risk of lymphedema for breast cancer patients. Comparable studies are needed for other cancer patients at risk for lymphedema. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: With reasonable precautions, it is safe for breast cancer survivors to exercise throughout the trajectory of their cancer experience, including during treatment.
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