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Non-surgical Prevention of Arm Lymphoedema Following Breast Cancer Treatment

Johansson, Karin LU (2026) p.1015-1017
Abstract

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Lymphoedema in the arm is a well-known side effect of breast cancer treatment and ranks high among the serious concerns of survivors. Thus, it is important to diagnose arm lymphoedema at an early stage and start conservative treatment when lymphoedema is still minimal or mild, thereby preventing development or deterioration of arm lymphoedema. Screening of high-risk patients is useful for early diagnosis, including both objective measurement and the patients experience. Compression garment is the most important component in treatment. If arm lymphoedema is early diagnosed and treated with compression garment with regular follow-up and garment renewal it cam be kept on a very low level,... (More)

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Lymphoedema in the arm is a well-known side effect of breast cancer treatment and ranks high among the serious concerns of survivors. Thus, it is important to diagnose arm lymphoedema at an early stage and start conservative treatment when lymphoedema is still minimal or mild, thereby preventing development or deterioration of arm lymphoedema. Screening of high-risk patients is useful for early diagnosis, including both objective measurement and the patients experience. Compression garment is the most important component in treatment. If arm lymphoedema is early diagnosed and treated with compression garment with regular follow-up and garment renewal it cam be kept on a very low level, for a long time.

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VAS European Book on Angiology/Vascular Medicine : An International Expert Guide - An International Expert Guide
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3 pages
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Springer Nature
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  • scopus:105032624367
ISBN
9783031822322
9783031822315
DOI
10.1007/978-3-031-82232-2_88
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English
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yes
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9e02a4ff-0060-49f8-a8fa-5aea5d425983
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2026-04-20 10:31:23
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  abstract     = {{<p>Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Lymphoedema in the arm is a well-known side effect of breast cancer treatment and ranks high among the serious concerns of survivors. Thus, it is important to diagnose arm lymphoedema at an early stage and start conservative treatment when lymphoedema is still minimal or mild, thereby preventing development or deterioration of arm lymphoedema. Screening of high-risk patients is useful for early diagnosis, including both objective measurement and the patients experience. Compression garment is the most important component in treatment. If arm lymphoedema is early diagnosed and treated with compression garment with regular follow-up and garment renewal it cam be kept on a very low level, for a long time.</p>}},
  author       = {{Johansson, Karin}},
  booktitle    = {{VAS European Book on Angiology/Vascular Medicine : An International Expert Guide}},
  isbn         = {{9783031822322}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  pages        = {{1015--1017}},
  publisher    = {{Springer Nature}},
  title        = {{Non-surgical Prevention of Arm Lymphoedema Following Breast Cancer Treatment}},
  url          = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-82232-2_88}},
  doi          = {{10.1007/978-3-031-82232-2_88}},
  year         = {{2026}},
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