• Br J Nurs · Feb 2009

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    Breast cancer-related lymphoedema: risk factors and treatment.

    • Victoria Harmer.
    • Breast Care Unit, St Mary's Hospital Campus, Imperial College Healthcare, NHS Trust, London, UK.
    • Br J Nurs. 2009 Feb 12; 18 (3): 166-72.

    AbstractLymphoedema is a condition where there is an obstruction of the flow of lymph, partnered with a swelling of the limb. Within the breast cancer arena lymphoedema can occur in the arm where the cancer was/is. The various approaches to treating lymphoedema include skin care, elevation of the affected arm, the use of compression hosiery, multi-layer bandaging, massage (manual lymphatic drainage), or even surgery. This article will discuss the treatments for lymphoedema along with relevant evidence and illustrate current practice.

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