Prevent leg swelling after gynecologic cancer treatment
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This study tests an early approach to help prevent lower-limb lymphedema (chronic leg swelling) after lymph node surgery and radiotherapy for gynecologic cancer. If you’re at risk, it may help your legs stay less swollen and reduce complications.
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Who can take part
- You have gynecologic cancer treatment with lymph node surgery, and you are starting or receiving radiotherapy afterward
- You’re between 18 and 60 years old and can be checked regularly (study team decides if you can follow the plan)
- Your general health score (ECOG) is under 2, meaning you’re not severely limited in daily activities
- Your expected survival is more than 3 years
- Your blood counts and organ tests are within allowed ranges (hemoglobin, white cells/neutrophils, platelets, and liver/kidney markers)
- You can’t already have confirmed leg lymphedema, blood clots in the leg, or new lower-leg swelling/edema
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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