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ArticleBreast cancer research and treatment2025

Quantitative analysis of pressure levels in manual lymphatic drainage across stages of breast cancer-related lymphedema: implications for optimized treatment protocols.

Naifang Xing, Daiqing Liu, Lufeng Chen, Guorong Wang, Yuan Tian, Chen Yang, Yingjie Leng, Xin Jiang, Chengxiang Li, Ruonan Xie and 2 more

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Naifang Xing *School of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
Daiqing Liu *School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China.
Lufeng ChenSchool of Automation Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China. lufeng.chen@uestc.edu.cn.
Guorong WangWest China College of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China. wangguorong@scu.edu.cn.
Yuan TianSchool of Automation Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China.
Chen YangSchool of Automation Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China.
Yingjie LengSchool of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
Xin JiangSchool of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
Chengxiang LiSchool of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
Ruonan XieSchool of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
Zhuomiao NieSchool of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
Tian ZhangDepartment of Nursing, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610041, China.

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Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities No. ZYGX2021YGCX015Sichuan Science and Technology Program No. 2024YFFK0055
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objectiveTo quantify the pressure levels necessary for effective Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) in managing Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema (BCRL) across various stages, and to contribute to the development of standardized protocols for MLD therapy.

methodsThe study included 42 patients with BCRL (Stages I-III) and 14 certified lymphedema therapists. Forearms and upper arm circumferences were measured pre and post a 21-day MLD intervention. A tactile sensor system recorded the applied pressure during treatment. The data were preprocessed and statistically analyzed to assess pressure patterns and their stage-specific impacts on lymphedema.

resultsThe mean age of the patients was 52.4 years, and that of the therapists was 39.1 years. A statistically significant reduction in arm circumference was observed post-MLD treatment (P < 0.05). The pressure applied varied across stages: I DISCUSSION: The study provides quantitative evidence on the pressure ranges needed for MLD across different stages of BCRL. It highlights the importance for stage-specific pressure adjustments to optimize treatment outcomes. These findings contribute to the existing body of knowledge on MLD and offer valuable data that could inform the development of rehabilitation technologies, including intelligent robots and visualization systems, as well as enhance therapist training programs.

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Breast Cancer LymphedemaBreast NeoplasmsLymphedemaManual Lymphatic DrainageAdultAgedArmFemaleHumansMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingPressureTreatment OutcomeBreast cancer-related lymphedemaManual lymphatic drainagePressure sensorRehabilitation

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