Early lymphedema care after breast cancer surgery
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This study tests an early intervention for women who develop mild arm swelling after breast cancer surgery that included lymph node removal. The goal is to see if early treatment can prevent lymphedema from getting worse.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older.
- You had breast cancer surgery (for invasive or non-invasive cancer) that included removal of lymph nodes under one arm (axillary lymph node dissection).
- It has been at least 12 weeks since your surgery.
- You have mild arm swelling (measured as 5 to less than 10% difference compared to your other arm).
- You have not been diagnosed or treated for lymphedema before.
- You do not have cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic disease).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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