Advances in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema

PMC Donahue, A MacKenzie, A Filipovic… - Breast cancer research …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) represents a lifelong risk for breast
cancer survivors and once acquired becomes a lifelong burden. This review summarizes …

Current evidence on patient precautions for reducing breast cancer-related lymphedema manifestation and progression risks

J Hunley, D Doubblestein, E Campione - Medical Oncology, 2024 - Springer
Risk management and self-management strategies for breast cancer-related lymphedema
(BCRL) must balance best-evidence guidelines and associated risk factor knowledge. There …

Predicting lymphedema self‐management behaviours in breast cancer patients: A structural equation model with the Integrated Theory of Health Behaviour Change

A Shen, P Wu, W Qiang, X Fu, F Wang… - Journal of Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Aims To explore predictors of lymphedema self‐management behaviours among Chinese
breast cancer survivors based on the Integrated Theory of Health Behaviour Change, and to …

YouTube videos on lymphedema as an information source for Spanish speaking breast cancer survivors

MM Fernandez-Alvarez, J Cachero-Rodríguez… - Supportive Care in …, 2024 - Springer
Background Breast cancer-related lymphedema in the upper limb remains one of the most
distressful complications of breast cancer treatment. YouTube is considered a potential …

Acute Effects of Remedial Exercises with and without Compression on Breast-Cancer-Related Lymphedema

G Gülören, Y Doğan, S Özgül, C Gürşen, GN Çinar… - Healthcare, 2023 - mdpi.com
Remedial exercises are an important part of the treatment for lymphedema, but there is little
evidence to support the acute effects of remedial exercises with or without compression. The …

Evidence for the clinical effectiveness of decongestive lymphoedema treatment for breast cancer–related arm lymphoedema, a systematic review

E Jeffs, E Ream, C Taylor, A Purushotham… - Supportive Care in …, 2024 - Springer
Purpose Early treatment is advised for breast cancer–related arm lymphoedema (BCRL), a
common sequelae of breast cancer treatment. Expert guidance recommends two-phase …

Development and evaluation of a WeChat-based intervention program for prevention of breast cancer-related lymphedema

X Luo, H He, J Chen, M Li, J Yan - Supportive Care in Cancer, 2025 - Springer
Purpose Mobile health applications have been widely adopted among breast cancer
survivors for disease management; however, their use specifically for the prevention of …

The Effects of a Web Application for Reducing the Risk of Breast Cancer‐Related Lymphedema on Health Literacy and Self‐Efficacy in Managing Symptoms Among …

A Wanchai, S Panploy - International Journal of Nursing …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Aims This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a web application on health literacy
and self‐efficacy in managing arm oedema symptoms among patients with breast cancer …

The reliability and quality of short videos as health information of guidance for lymphedema: a cross-sectional study

X Zhou, G Ma, X Su, X Li, W Wang, L Xia… - Frontiers in Public …, 2025 - frontiersin.org
Background The prevalence of lymphedema is rising, necessitating accurate diagnostic and
treatment information for affected patients. Short video-sharing platforms facilitate access to …

Long-Term Burden of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema

AC Beck, IM Lizarraga - Current Breast Cancer Reports, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) remains a
significant burden for breast cancer survivors. With improved survival, recognition of the long …