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Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer Survivors

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    Book Overview
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    Chapter 1 Breast Cancer Survivorship: Where Are We Today?
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    Chapter 2 Special Issues in Younger Women with Breast Cancer
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    Chapter 3 Special Issues in Older Women with Breast Cancer
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    Chapter 4 Breast Cancer Among Special Populations: Disparities in Care Across the Cancer Control Continuum
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    Chapter 5 Symptoms: Fatigue and Cognitive Dysfunction
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    Chapter 6 Symptoms: Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
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    Chapter 7 Symptoms: Aromatase Inhibitor Induced Arthralgias
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    Chapter 8 Symptoms: Lymphedema
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    Chapter 9 Symptoms: Menopause, Infertility, and Sexual Health
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    Chapter 10 Host Factors and Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence: Genetic, Epigenetic and Biologic Factors and Breast Cancer Outcomes.
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    Chapter 11 Comorbidities and Their Management: Potential Impact on Breast Cancer Outcomes
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    Chapter 12 Modifiable Lifestyle Factors and Breast Cancer Outcomes: Current Controversies and Research Recommendations.
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    Chapter 13 Risk Reduction from Weight Management and Physical Activity Interventions
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    Chapter 14 Prevention and Treatment of Cardiac Dysfunction in Breast Cancer Survivors.
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    Chapter 15 Psychological Adjustment in Breast Cancer Survivors
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    Chapter 16 Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer.
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    Chapter 17 Quality of Care, Including Survivorship Care Plans.
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Chapter title
Symptoms: Lymphedema
Chapter number 8
Book title
Improving Outcomes for Breast Cancer Survivors
Published in
Advances in experimental medicine and biology, January 2015
DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-16366-6_8
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Book ISBNs
978-3-31-916365-9, 978-3-31-916366-6
Authors

Electra D. Paskett, Paskett, Electra D.

Abstract

Lymphedema is one of the main late effects from breast cancer treatment affecting 3-60 % of breast cancer survivors. Primarily occurring in the hand, arm, and/or affected breast, symptoms of lymphedema include swelling, pain, redness, restriction of arm/hand movement, tightness and feelings of fullness. These symptoms not only may limit physical functioning but also negatively affect quality of life, body image, social functioning, and financial status of breast cancer survivors with lymphedema. Unfortunately, there are no standardized methods for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema. Despite its prevalence and lack of clinical guidelines, lymphedema is one of the most poorly understood, relatively underestimated, and least researched complications of cancer treatment. This chapter reviews the current problem of breast cancer-related lymphedema by investigating prevention and risk reduction strategies, diagnosis, and treatment. In addition, this chapter identifies future research opportunities focusing on prevention and risk reduction strategies, quality of life and physical function, surveillance, patient education, cost, diagnosis, and treatment. Challenges and recommendations for future research in these areas, particularly among underserved populations, are discussed.

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Geographical breakdown

Country Count As %
Unknown 70 100%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Master 10 14%
Student > Bachelor 9 13%
Student > Ph. D. Student 7 10%
Researcher 5 7%
Librarian 4 6%
Other 11 16%
Unknown 24 34%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Medicine and Dentistry 15 21%
Nursing and Health Professions 8 11%
Agricultural and Biological Sciences 8 11%
Psychology 3 4%
Sports and Recreations 2 3%
Other 7 10%
Unknown 27 39%