Preventing Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery
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This trial tests a comprehensive prevention program to reduce lymphedema—a swelling in the arm—after breast cancer surgery that removes lymph nodes. If you qualify, you'll learn special exercises and care steps to lower your risk.
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Who can take part
- You are female and have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are scheduled for a unilateral axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) or a sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) that might become an ALND.
- You speak English and can fit into a standard study compression garment.
- You do not have a history of ALND, axillary recurrence, or need for bilateral ALND.
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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