Predicting lymphedema risk before surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a simple measurement taken before surgery can help predict if you might develop lymphedema (arm swelling) after treatment. It is for women with newly diagnosed inflammatory breast cancer who are planning to have standard treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older.
- You have been newly diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer.
- You have not had any previous surgery on your breast or underarm area.
- You are planning to receive standard treatment, including chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation.
- You do not have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device.
- You do not have any implanted metal in your body.
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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