Exercise before breast cancer surgery to reduce arm swelling
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This trial tests whether doing specific exercises before breast cancer surgery helps reduce arm swelling (lymphedema) after surgery, and improves quality of life and care needs. You would participate in a supervised exercise program before your surgery and then follow up after.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with breast cancer (confirmed after surgery).
- You are at least 20 years old.
- You will have surgery to remove the tumor and some lymph nodes under your arm (axillary lymph node dissection).
- You are able to understand and complete questionnaires and take part in exercise activities.
- You can communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
- You are not having breast reconstruction surgery at the same time.
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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