Lymphedema care for the breast cancer patient: An integrative approach

Patricolo, Gail Elliott; Armstrong, Karen; Riutta, Justin; Lanni, Thomas B.

doi:10.1016/j.breast.2014.10.004

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“…Lymphedema involves the accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the interstitial space, and occurs when the lymphatic system is damaged and no longer properly drains the lymph fluid back to the systemic circulation (84). When the lymphatic system is damaged, fluid accumulates in the affected limb, leading to swelling, fibrosis, reduced range of motion, decreased function, and, in later stages, infection and pain.…”

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The advantages of using traditional Chinese medicine as an adjunctive therapy in the whole course of cancer treatment instead of only terminal stage of cancer

Zhao

Zhou

et al. 2015

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The advantages of using traditional Chinese medicine as an adjunctive therapy in the whole course of cancer treatment instead of only terminal stage of cancer

Zhao

Zhou

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“…Advanced randomized researches prove purposefulness of early detection and constant monitoring of these disorders for timely overcoming of negative functional disorders and improvement of life quality of women of this nosology [4,5,8,9,[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24]. However, in most cases orientation on medical component of rehabilitation, working out of modern schemas of medicine provisioning, implementation of reconstructive plastic surgery, prevail.…”

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Improvement of upper limb’s condition of women with post mastectomy syndrome with the help of problem-oriented program of physical rehabilitation

Briskin

Odinets

2015

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Abstract. Purpose: to determine effectiveness of problem-oriented program of women's physical rehabilitation with post mastectomy syndrome in improvement of upper limb's functional state. Material: 50 women with early symptoms of post mastectomy syndrome at stationary rehabilitation stage, who underwent radical mastectomy by Madden were involved in the research. Testing of movement amplitude in shoulder joint, swelling of upper limb and muscular strength of hand's flexors was conducted on 2 nd day after surgery and at the end of stationary rehabilitation period (12-14 th day). Results: Main means of the authors' program were: general and special physical exercises; static and dynamic breathing exercises; breathing through preloaded lips, controlled coughing, autogenic drainage, manual pressing, manual vibration; post-isometric relaxation; elements of labor therapy; lymphatic drainage massage and self massage; topical talks; consultations; auto training. The trainings were conducted individually 2-3 times a day; 20-30 minutes every session. The patients' independent trainings included: fulfillment of therapeutic positions, self-massage, relaxation exercises and auto-training. Conclusions: application of problem-oriented physical rehabilitation program facilitates improvement of upper limb's functional potentials of women with post mastectomy syndrome.

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Integrative medicine and the oncology patient: options and benefits

Armstrong

Lanni

Anderson

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Cancer is a major public health problem, and cancer patients and survivors face many physical and emotional challenges after the initial diagnosis, through treatment, and in the post-treatment period. Different integrative medicine (IM) modalities can be used to mitigate some of the physical issues that originate from the cancer itself or the treatment and to promote well-being and emotional health. Here, we discuss how an IM Department can function in a hospital system, particularly with regard to oncology patients, the modalities appropriate for oncology patients, how these modalities can benefit this patient population, and the role of IM in cancer survivorship. A dedicated IM Department that works with oncologists provides support and care for the whole person. These different modalities work together to reduce pain, anxiety, and chemotherapy-induced nausea and peripheral neuropathy, while promoting immune function and improving sleep, range of motion, and an overall sense of well-being. However, each modality has different contraindications for the oncology patient, and proper training is required for safe and effective care. We illustrate how IM can be a valuable component of the care of the oncology patient.

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Lymphedema care for the breast cancer patient: An integrative approach

Cited by 7 publications

References 20 publications

The advantages of using traditional Chinese medicine as an adjunctive therapy in the whole course of cancer treatment instead of only terminal stage of cancer

The advantages of using traditional Chinese medicine as an adjunctive therapy in the whole course of cancer treatment instead of only terminal stage of cancer

Improvement of upper limb’s condition of women with post mastectomy syndrome with the help of problem-oriented program of physical rehabilitation

Integrative medicine and the oncology patient: options and benefits

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