Evidence-based or traditional treatment of cancer-related lymphedema.
Lymphology
; 48(1): 24-7, 2015 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-26333211
ABSTRACT
The incidence of lymphedema (LE) related to treatment of women's cancer (breast and gynecologic) is as high as 40%. Treatment of LE varies around the world but was decades ago initially based on programs including manual lymph drainage (MLD), compression, skin care and easy exercise. With accumulating evidence and experience, it is time to consider if altering these treatment principles is needed. Based on accumulating evidence, we suggest less emphasis on manual lymph drainage and more on early diagnosis, compression, weight control and exercise for improvement of strength and circulation.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Linfedema
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Neoplasias
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Guideline
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Lymphology
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article