ArticleBreast cancer research and treatment2017
Changes in arm tissue composition with slowly progressive weight-lifting among women with breast cancer-related lymphedema.
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- Effects of resistance training on breast cancer-related arm lymphedema: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Pooled it
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- Resistance exercise and breast cancer-related lymphedema-a systematic review update and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2020Pooled it
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- Telemedicine-based exercise intervention in cancer survivors: a non-randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Benefits of Combined Upper Body Exercise and Compression Therapy for Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema: A Systematic Review.Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada · 2024Article
- The effects of ACSM-based exercise on breast cancer-related lymphoedema: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in physiology · 2024Review
- Rehabilitation interventions for the management of breast cancer-related lymphedema: developing a patient-centered, evidence-based plan of care throughout survivorship.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2023Review
- A clinical study of liposuction followed by lymphovenous anastomosis for treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema.Frontiers in surgery · 2023Article
- Sun-burn induced upper limb lymphedema 11 years following breast cancer surgery: A case report.World journal of clinical cases · 2022Article
- Liposuction of Breast Cancer-Related Arm Lymphedema Reduces Fat and Muscle Hypertrophy.Lymphatic research and biology · 2022Article
- Features, Predictors, and Treatment of Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema.Current breast cancer reports · 2020Article
- Interventions for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: Clinical Practice Guideline From the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA.Physical therapy · 2020Article
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backgroundStudies in breast cancer-related lymphedema (BRCL) have exclusively examined total arm volume, but not the specific tissue composition that contributes to total volume. We evaluated baseline differences in arm tissue composition [fat mass, lean mass, bone mineral content (BMC), and bone mineral density (BMD)] between the affected and unaffected arms in women with BRCL. We compared changes in arm tissue composition and self-reported lymphedema symptoms after 1 year of weight-lifting versus control.
methodsWe utilized data from physical activity and lymphedema trial that included 141 women with BRCL. Arm tissue composition was quantified using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. The severity of lymphedema was quantified using self-report survey. Weight-lifting was performed at community fitness facilities.
resultsAt baseline, the affected arm had more fat (∆ = 89.7 g; P < 0.001) and lean mass (∆ = 149.1 g; P < 0.001), but less BMC (∆ = -3.2 g; P < 0.001) and less BMD (∆ = -5.5 mg/cm
conclusionsAmong women with BRCL, slowly progressive weight-lifting could improve arm tissue composition. Changes in arm tissue composition predict changes in symptom burden. Investigating the combined effects of exercise and weight loss on arm tissue composition and BCRL symptoms may provide additional insight into the benefits of lifestyle modification on lymphedema biology.
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