ReviewCurrent breast cancer reports2020
Psychosocial Issues Associated with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: a Literature Review.
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49 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 83 citations in OpenAlex.
- Interventions to improve the psychosocial outcomes of individuals with lymphedema: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Pooled it
- Evidence for the clinical effectiveness of decongestive lymphoedema treatment for breast cancer-related arm lymphoedema, a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Pooled it
- A pragmatic evaluation of community-based lymphoedema services for individuals at risk of, or living with, cancer-related lymphoedema.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Trial
- Impact of a self management mobile application on quality of life and limb circumference in women with breast cancer related lymphedema.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- An Internet Mantram Repetition Program to Promote Well-being in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.Integrative cancer therapiesTrial
- The Effects of Kinect-Enhanced Lymphatic Exercise Intervention on Lymphatic Pain, Swelling, and Lymph Fluid Level.Integrative cancer therapiesTrial
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- Association of Breast Cancer Patient Education with Disease Understanding and Anxiety: Analysis Using the EORTC QLQ-INFO25 and HADS.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2026Article
- Trajectories of lymphedema risk perception and their predictors in postoperative breast cancer survivors.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Structural equation modeling of factors influencing preventive intention for postoperative breast cancer-related lymphedema: based on health action process approach.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Measuring What Matters for Breast Cancer Survivors: Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Croatian Version of Lymphedema Quality of Life Tool-Arm.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Determinants of self-care practices in patients with breast cancer-related upper limb lymphedema: a cross-sectional analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Comprehensive overview of management and risk assessment of breast cancer-related lymphedema: a multidisciplinary approach.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Review
- Assessment of a risk warning model for depression in lymphedema patients after breast cancer surgery.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Women's and practitioners' views of early intensive decongestive lymphoedema treatment for breast cancer-related arm lymphoedema: a focus group study.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Article
- Effect of Complex Decongestive Therapy on Quality of Life in Advanced Breast Cancer Patients With Upper Limb Lymphedema: A Quasi-Experimental Study From a Palliative Lymphedema Care Clinic in Bangladesh.Health science reports · 2025Article
- The treatment efficacy of complete decongestive therapy for breast cancer-related lymphedema from the perspective of skin mechanical properties: a case study.Journal of physical therapy science · 2025Article
- A phenomenological study of women with breast cancer-related lymphedema using the healthcare system.The British journal of occupational therapy · 2025Article
- Advancing Lymphedema Surveillance With Evidence-Based Practices.Clinical journal of oncology nursing · 2025Review
- Right out of the gate: a mixed method study on the needs and priorities of individuals with or at risk of breast cancer-related lymphedema.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewBreast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a chronic disease affecting breast cancer survivors. The purpose of this article is to update the scientific literature regarding psychosocial issues associated with BCRL. RECENT
findingsReports describe economic burdens, social support, sexuality, BCRL patient-education needs, and interventions to reduce BCRL symptoms and improve QOL among women with breast cancer. The psychosocial impact of BCRL may differ between younger and older women which has implications for age-related interventions to reduce the adverse psychosocial experiences of women with BCRL. We did not locate studies reporting the psychosocial impact of BCRL on male breast cancer survivors. SUMMARY: More psychosocial-based interventions are needed that target the concerns of those with BCRL, including age-related needs, sexual concerns, body image, and social support. Future research is indicated to study the psychosocial impact of BCRL among men. Researchers may consider how pandemic-driven health care policies affect the psychosocial needs of those with BCRL.
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