Management of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema

Lymphedema is one of the most common complications after breast cancer treatment. It is an important problem that affects individuals" lifestyles and functions, causing physical and psychosocial problems, and affecting quality of life negatively. The treatment of lymphedema was thought to be im...

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Published in:Türk onkoloji dergisi 2016-01, Vol.31 (4)
Main Author: Arikan Donmez, Ayse
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletic taping
Breast cancer
Cancer therapies
Chemotherapy
Classification
Congenital diseases
Disease
Dissection
Edema
Etiology
Infections
Localization
Lymphatic system
Lymphedema
Medical prognosis
Patient assessment
Physical therapy
Quality of life
Radiation therapy
Risk factors
Skin
Surgery
Trauma
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Summary:Lymphedema is one of the most common complications after breast cancer treatment. It is an important problem that affects individuals" lifestyles and functions, causing physical and psychosocial problems, and affecting quality of life negatively. The treatment of lymphedema was thought to be impossible in the past but it has now become possible to manage the condition more effectively with current treatment methods. Nurses, who are important members of the healthcare team, play a key role in helping patients to take their own responsibility for lymphedema, in the prevention, management and follow up of lymphedema. Nurses should be able to identify the group of patients at high risk for developing lymphedema, provide the necessary training for lymphedema prevention, evaluate lymphedema to prevent it and plan for appropriate nursing interventions in the early process. This literature review aims to inform nurses and other healthcare professions about lymphedema management.
ISSN:1300-7467
2717-8978
DOI:10.5505/tjo.2016.1496