Recent progress in the treatment and prevention of cancer‐related lymphedema

Answer questions and earn CME/CNE This article provides an overview of the recent developments in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer‐related lymphedema. Lymphedema incidence by tumor site is evaluated. Measurement techniques and trends in patient education and treatment are also summ...

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Published in:CA: a cancer journal for clinicians 2015-01, Vol.65 (1), p.55-81
Main Authors: Shaitelman, Simona F., Cromwell, Kate D., Rasmussen, John C., Stout, Nicole L., Armer, Jane M., Lasinski, Bonnie B., Cormier, Janice N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Axilla - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Cancer
diagnosis
Disease prevention
Female
Head and Neck Neoplasms - surgery
Humans
Inguinal Canal - surgery
Insurance coverage
Lymph Node Excision - adverse effects
lymphedema
Lymphedema - diagnosis
Lymphedema - etiology
Lymphedema - therapy
Male
Medical treatment
Melanoma - surgery
morbidities
Neck Dissection - adverse effects
Neoplasms - surgery
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy - adverse effects
Skin Neoplasms - surgery
Surgery
treatment
Urogenital Neoplasms - surgery
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Summary:Answer questions and earn CME/CNE This article provides an overview of the recent developments in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer‐related lymphedema. Lymphedema incidence by tumor site is evaluated. Measurement techniques and trends in patient education and treatment are also summarized to include current trends in therapeutic and surgical treatment options as well as longer‐term management. Finally, an overview of the policies related to insurance coverage and reimbursement will give the clinician an overview of important trends in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancer‐related lymphedema. CA Cancer J Clin 2015;65:55–81. © 2014 American Cancer Society.
ISSN:0007-9235
1542-4863
DOI:10.3322/caac.21253