A surgery plan for chronic lymphedema after breast cancer
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial looks at a combined approach to treat chronic lymphedema (long-term arm swelling) after breast cancer treatment. Doctors will use different surgical techniques, alone or together, to see which works best.
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Who can take part
- You had breast cancer, another cancer, or no cancer at all.
- You have had lymphedema for more than three months before surgery.
- You had one or more of these surgeries: LNVA, LVA, tumescent liposuction, VLNT, or water-assisted liposuction.
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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