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Lower Limb Lymphedema Awareness among Gynecological Cancer Patients: An International Survey Supported by the European Network of Gynecological Cancer Advocacy Groups (ENGAGe) Group.

Dimitrios Haidopoulos, Vasilios Pergialiotis, Maria Papageorgiou, Michael J Halaska, Katerina Maxova, Elena Ulrich, Ignacio Zapardiel, Alexandros Rodolakis, Murat Gultekin, Christina Fotopoulou

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Article in Cancers, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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10 authors at 6 institutions in 6 countries.

Dimitrios HaidopoulosFirst Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2 Lour Street, 11522 Athens, Greece.
Vasilios PergialiotisFirst Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2 Lour Street, 11522 Athens, Greece.
Maria Papageorgiou"Erifyle" K.E.F.I. Gynecological Cancer Advocacy Group, 11526, Athens, Greece.
Michael J HalaskaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, 11000 Prague, Czech Republic.
Katerina MaxovaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, 11000 Prague, Czech Republic.
Elena UlrichN.N.Petrov Research Institute of Oncology, 197758 St. Petersburg, Russia.
Ignacio ZapardielGynecologic Oncology Unit, La Paz University Hospital-IdiPAZ, 28046 Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-9175-7767
Alexandros RodolakisFirst Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2 Lour Street, 11522 Athens, Greece.
Murat GultekinDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara 06230, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-4221-4459
Christina FotopoulouDepartment of Surgery and Cancer, Gynaecologic Oncology, Imperial College London, London W12 0HS, UK.
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · GRCharles University · CZHacettepe University · TRHospital Universitario La Paz · ESImperial College London · GBInstitute of Oncology NN Petrov · RU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionPatient awareness of postoperative lymphedema in the field of gynecologic oncology has been poorly documented in the international literature. We wished to capture and document the awareness among gynecological cancer survivors about postoperative lymphedema, including aspects such as the adequacy of perioperative counseling, management, and quality of life.

methodsA web-based survey comprising 25 multiple-choice questions was distributed to gynecological cancer advocacy groups within the European Network of Gynecological Cancer Advocacy Groups (ENGAGe) group. The survey was validated in a pilot group of gynecological patients prior to distribution.

resultsOverall, 386 women from 20 countries completed the questionnaire. Only half of the patients ( DISCUSSION: We report a large lack of awareness and a significant gap of knowledge about the risks and treatment options related to postoperative lymphedema among gynecological cancer survivors. Institutional practice routines and awareness among professionals need to be urgently recalled and adapted to adequately inform and support gynecological cancer patients.

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cancerelectronic surveygynecologic oncologylymphedemapatient awareness

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PMCPMC11048365
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