BREAST CANCER RELATED LYMPHEDEMA

This study tested a new smartphone app designed to help breast cancer survivors manage lymphedema, a common condition causing arm swelling. Researchers wanted to see if the app, which gave personalized care tips based on arm measurements, was practical and easy for patients to us…

This study aimed to understand how arm swelling (lymphedema) after breast cancer treatment affects a person's walking. Researchers compared the walking patterns of 40 women who had this swelling with healthy women. They measured things like step length, walking speed, and pelvic …

This study asked 714 breast cancer survivors about their experiences getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Researchers wanted to understand their choices, side effects, and concerns, especially about swollen lymph nodes. A key worry was whether this swelling could trigger or worsen a pai…

This study looked at how breast cancer survivors with arm swelling (lymphedema) perceive their condition and how that perception affects their quality of life. Researchers compared 203 women's own feelings about their swelling to actual physical measurements of their arms. The go…