Effect of complete decongestive therapy and home program on health- related quality of life in post mastectomy lymphedema patients
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Effect of complete decongestive therapy and home program on health- related quality of life in post mastectomy lymphedema patients
BACKGROUND Secondary lymphedema is common in women treated for breast cancer. It may be a result of surgery or radiotherapy. Edema commonly affects the arm, leading to discomfort, reduced arm movements, pain and diminished quality of life. Therefore, the relationship between post mastectomy lymphedema and quality of life has evolved as an important criteria in treatment of breast cancer survivo...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Women's Health
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1472-6874
DOI: 10.1186/s12905-016-0303-9