BREAST CANCER-RELATED LYMPHEDEMA

This study tested a smartphone app that gives personalized advice to breast cancer survivors with lymphedema (arm swelling). The app uses arm measurements to guide self-care. Researchers wanted to see if the app was easy to use and helpful for patients. 58 adults with breast canc…

This study measured nerve signals in 30 women with arm swelling after breast cancer surgery and 30 healthy women. Researchers wanted to see if these signals could predict how well patients respond to a standard therapy called complex decongestive therapy. The goal was to better u…

This study looked at how breast cancer-related lymphedema (arm swelling) affects the way women walk. Researchers compared 40 women with lymphedema to healthy volunteers, measuring arm swelling, shoulder movement, grip strength, and walking patterns. The goal was to understand if …

This study surveyed 714 breast cancer survivors to understand their experiences with COVID-19 vaccination, focusing on lymph node swelling. Researchers wanted to know if this common vaccine side effect causes extra worry or risk of lymphedema in patients who had lymph node surger…

This study looked at over 200 breast cancer survivors with lymphedema, a condition causing arm swelling and pain. Researchers compared how women felt about their swelling with actual measurements, and how that gap affected their quality of life. The goal is to create more persona…