DECOMPRESSION TREATMENT OF ARM LYMPHEDEMA IN PATIENTS WITH BREAST CANCER DEPENDING ON THE DOMINANCE OF THE AFFECTED ARM
Abstract:
Arm lymphedema affects a significant part of patients treated for breast cancer and is an
important factor in reducing the quality of life of these patients. Early symptoms for lymphedema are
subtle, they can be limited to fatigue sensation of the upper limb, slight sensations of tingling or pain,
sporadically swelling and de-swelling of the affected limb or segments of it. Along with the progress of
the lymphedema, other symptoms may appear, such as: decreased mobility and functionality, severe pain
of the affected arm and important increase in the volume of the affected arm. The non-surgical treatment
(decompression) of lymphedema contributes to decrease in volume and increase in mobility and
functionality of the affected limb, in order to allow the patient to perform daily activities as close to
normal as possible
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