ReviewFrontiers in oncology2022
The prevention and treatment of breast cancer- related lymphedema: A review.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 42 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effect of eight different acupuncture and moxibustion therapies on breast cancer-related lymphedema: a Bayesian network meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Pooled it
- Research trends on lymphedema after mastectomy for breast cancer patients from 2000 to 2023: a scientometric analysis.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Pooled it
- Current evidence on patient precautions for reducing breast cancer-related lymphedema manifestation and progression risks.Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England) · 2024Pooled it
- Safety and Accuracy of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Alone in Clinically Node-Positive Patients Undergoing Upfront Surgery for Invasive Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2023Pooled it
- The Importance of a Pre-treatment Baseline When Screening Patients for Breast-Cancer-Related Lymphedema.Annals of surgical oncology · 2025Trial
- Understandability and Actionability of Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Lymphedema Education Material in Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery: Expert Evaluation.Journal of clinical nursing · 2026Observational
- LYMPHA Technique to Prevent Arm Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Treatment: A Single-Center Study Based on a 15-Year Follow-Up Period.Annals of surgical oncology · 2026Article
- Patient preferences for managing chronic breast cancer-related lymphedema in China: evidence from a discrete choice experiment.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Remote Monitoring of Bioelectrical Impedance in Patients With Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: 1-Year Pilot Longitudinal Study.JMIR biomedical engineering · 2026Article
- From raw clinical data to robust prediction: an AI framework for early lymphedema detection.BMC medical research methodology · 2026Article
- Development and validation of an interpretable stacking-based risk model for breast cancer- related lymphoedema: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
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- Effects of 4-Week Complex Decongestive Therapy in the Management of Breast Cancer-Related Arm Lymphedema in Montenegrin Women Post-Mastectomy and Chemo/Radiotherapy.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Evaluating the role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in cT1-2N0M0 breast cancer: a SEER-based study.Gland surgery · 2025Article
- Advancing Lymphedema Surveillance With Evidence-Based Practices.Clinical journal of oncology nursing · 2025Review
- ASO Author Reflections: What's Inflammation Got to Do With It? Understanding the Pathogenesis of Lymphedema After Axillary Surgery.Annals of surgical oncology · 2025Article
- Enhancing Quality of Life: The Effect of Complete Decongestive Therapy on Jordanian Women With Breast Cancer After Axillary Lymph Node Dissection.European journal of breast health · 2025Article
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- Lymphedema pathogenesis involves antigen-driven expansion of CD4+ T cells in skin.Frontiers in immunology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Breast cancer- related lymphedema (BCRL) affects about 3 to 5 million patients worldwide, with about 20,000 per year in the United States. As breast cancer mortality is declining due to improved diagnostics and treatments, the long-term effects of treatment for BCRL need to be addressed. Methods: The American Society of Breast Surgeons Lymphatic Surgery Working Group conducted a large review of the literature in order to develop guidelines on BCRL prevention and treatment. This was a comprehensive but not systematic review of the literature. This was inclusive of recent randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and reviews evaluating the prevention and treatment of BCRL. There were 25 randomized clinical trials, 13 systemic reviews and meta-analyses, and 87 observational studies included. Results: The findings of our review are detailed in the paper, with each guideline being analyzed with the most recent data that the group found evidence of to suggest these recommendations. Conclusions: Prevention and treatment of BCRL involve a multidisciplinary team. Early detection, before clinically apparent, is crucial to prevent irreversible lymphedema. Awareness of risk factors and appropriate practice adjustments to reduce the risk aids are crucial to decrease the progression of lymphedema. The treatment can be costly, time- consuming, and not always effective, and therefore, the overall goal should be prevention.
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