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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"Breast cancer related lymphedema"”.
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The Lived Experience Of African American Women With Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
… as having a greater number of aggressive cancer treatments compared to Caucasians (McWayne & Heiney, 2005; Meeske et al., 2009; Ridner & Dietrich, 2008), and have higher incidence of BCRLE due axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) and radiation intervention (Thomas-MacLean, Miedema, …
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The use of the Remotivation Process in an occupational therapy program for breast cancer-related lymphedema: A feasibility study
BACKGROUND: Lymphedema affects a significant number of women with breast cancer. It affects a woman's occupational performance and adaptation, and quality of life. Self-Management Programs (SMP) have been utilized for the long-term management of breast cancer-related lymphedema. The SMP must be …
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Working through lymphedema: exploring women's functional well-being and quality of life
Background: In order to best treat breast cancer related lymphedema it is important to realize that it is a progressive, and for some, a lifelong condition requiring surveillance. Breast cancer patients are educated to be aware of the signs of lymphedema, as are physicians. This is critical to …
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VEGFR-3 and Tie pathways in vascular network formation
… and the collecting lymphatic vessels may lead to lymphedema, a debilitating condition characterized by peripheral edema and susceptibility to infections. Promoting the growth of new lymphatic vessels (lymphangiogenesis) is an attractive approach to treat lymphedema patients. Angiopoietin-1 (Ang1), …
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Lymphatic Dysfunction and Associated Systemic Inflammation In Lymphedema, Assessed By Nirf-Li Imaging and Plasma Cytokine/Chemokine Analysis
<p>Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) manifests as swelling of the upper extremities and trunk as a result of lymphatic fluid buildup due to radiation therapy (RT), surgical lymph node removal, or chemotherapy. As there is currently no cure, BCRL treatment aims to improve quality of life …