Ultrasound for arm tissue after breast cancer
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound to examine arm tissue in women who have had breast cancer. It aims to see if ultrasound can reliably detect changes in arm soft tissue, which may help identify or prevent arm swelling and stiffness after treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have had breast cancer on one side and surgery (mastectomy or lumpectomy with lymph node removal).
- It's been at least 3 months since your last surgery or radiation therapy.
- You can understand and speak Dutch.
- You do not have other arm problems caused by conditions like arthritis or a stroke.
- You either have some difficulty using your arm (score above 15 on the QuickDASH test) or have no difficulty (score below 15), depending on the study group.
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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