Literature review on breast cancer-related lymphedema and related factors
Shaimaa Shamoun,
Muayyad Ahmad
Abstract:A potential complication that affects a patient's quality of life is breast
Cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). Due to lymphatic system failure brought on
by breast Cancer treatment, it is secondary lymphedema. This literature
review examines 50 articles that are connected to BCRL. Research conducted
in the English language between 2017 and 2022 is included. The definition,
occurrence, severity, symptoms, risk factors, aspects of quality of life,
and total decongestive therapy are all incorpor… Show more
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