ReviewCurrent psychiatry reports2024
Cancer-Related Lymphedema and Psychological Distress.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- 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
- Effectiveness of physical therapy for lower limb lymphedema in gynecological cancer survivors: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Pooled it
- Interventions to reduce kinesiophobia in breast cancer patients: a systematic review.BMC women's health · 2025Pooled it
- Impact of Collaborative Empowerment Education on Psychological Distress, Quality of Life, and Nutritional Status in Esophageal Cancer Patients Undergoing Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2026Trial
- GLP-1 Receptors Are Enriched in the Lymphatic Endothelium and Their Pharmacological Activation With Semaglutide Improves the Pumping Capacity of Lymphatic Vessels.Microcirculation (New York, N.Y. : 1994) · 2026Article
- Improvement in chronic lymphedema in a gynecologic cancer survivor after starting GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy: A case report.Gynecologic oncology reports · 2026Article
- Psychosocial Morbidity in Patients with Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema: An Evaluation of Mental Health Diagnoses in Breast Cancer Survivors.Annals of surgical oncology · 2026Article
- Occupational Therapy in the Treatment of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Narrative Review.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Validity of Ultrasound-Guided Identification of Dilated Lymphatic Vessels to Detect Early Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema.Archives of plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Lived experiences of social alienation among Chinese women with gynecologic malignancies: a descriptive phenomenological study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Therapeutic potential and mechanisms of rehabilitation interventions in preventing cancer metastasis.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Review
- 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
- Penile cancer treatment and sexuality: a narrative review.International journal of impotence research · 2025Review
- Dynamics of Immune Cell Infiltration and Fibroblast-Derived IL-33/ST2 Axis Induction in a Mouse Model of Post-Surgical Lymphedema.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewCancer-related lymphedema (CRL) places an already vulnerable patient population at risk for the development and worsening of psychological distress. The purpose of this review is to highlight factors contributing to distress in lymphedema secondary to breast, head and neck, genitourinary cancers, and melanoma and discuss pertinent treatment considerations. RECENT
findingsMultiple factors contribute to distress in CRL, including changes in body image, sleep, sexuality, functional capacity, and social interaction. There is limited literature describing psychopharmacological considerations in CRL, though exercise, which may be used for the treatment of depression and anxiety, may also improve CRL. Psychiatrists, oncologists, physiatrists, palliative medicine physicians, and physical and occupational therapists should have an awareness and understanding of CRL. To effectively manage distress in these patients, it is crucial to be mindful of psychotropic side-effect profiles, emphasize non-pharmacologic modalities including psychotherapy and exercise, and ensure patients receive evidence-based treatments for CRL.
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