Lymphedema and Quality of Life in Survivors of Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Open Access
- 1 November 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in Archives of Surgery
- Vol. 137 (11) , 1253-1257
- https://doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.137.11.1253
Abstract
THE PREVALENCE of early-stage (stages 0-II) breast cancer is increasing with enhanced early detection techniques. Improved treatment options are pushing survival rates up to 77% for regional and 96% for localized breast cancer.1 As more women become long-term survivors, their health-related quality of life becomes an increasingly important issue. Despite surgical advances and less radical procedures, axillary dissection is still associated with lymphedema. The physical and psychological problems associated with lymphedema have the potential to significantly affect quality of life. This study investigated the effects of lymphedema on quality of life in survivors of early-stage breast cancer.Keywords
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