2010
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2010.07.041
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Psychological consequences of lymphoedema associated with breast cancer: A prospective cohort study

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“…Studies were categorized by level of evidence as follows: 8 studies were level I [4, 1117], 14 studies level II [1831], 8 level III [2, 32–38], and 9 studies level IV [3947]. Sixteen [4, 1113, 15, 16, 18, 2022, 26, 27, 31, 34, 38, 46] of 39 studies were compliant with the Efficace criteria (Table 1).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Studies were categorized by level of evidence as follows: 8 studies were level I [4, 1117], 14 studies level II [1831], 8 level III [2, 32–38], and 9 studies level IV [3947]. Sixteen [4, 1113, 15, 16, 18, 2022, 26, 27, 31, 34, 38, 46] of 39 studies were compliant with the Efficace criteria (Table 1).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Sixteen [4, 1113, 15, 16, 18, 2022, 26, 27, 31, 34, 38, 46] of 39 studies were compliant with the Efficace criteria (Table 1). Of the 16 compliant studies, six were level I studies, seven level II, two level III, and one level IV.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Prevention and treatment of infection are paramount. Women with lymphedema can also experience functional impairment as well as decreased emotional well-being [51]. If the lymphedema is refractory to treatment or has a late onset (years after diagnosis and treatment) without apparent cause, tumor recurrence or the development of lymphangiosarcoma should be considered.…”
Section: Lymphedemamentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For instance, the consequences for intimate relationships and social functioning are considerable-increased social inhibition and withdrawal, and sexual functioning impairment [19,[26][27][28]. The visible nature of AM, particularly lymphedema, can engender body image disturbance and fears of being stigmatized [27][28][29].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For instance, the consequences for intimate relationships and social functioning are considerable-increased social inhibition and withdrawal, and sexual functioning impairment [19,[26][27][28]. The visible nature of AM, particularly lymphedema, can engender body image disturbance and fears of being stigmatized [27][28][29]. Moreover, the functional limitations associated with restrictions in arm or shoulder ROM can impact a survivor's ability to perform activities of daily living and work [30,31], decreasing independence, and creating financial burden [32].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%