Lymphoedema is an oedematous condition with a specific and complex tissue biology. In the
clinical context of cancer, the pathogenesis of lymphoedema ensues most typically from the …

Purpose/Objectives: To chart the incidence and course of three types of arm morbidity (lymphedema,
pain, and range of motion [ROM] restrictions) in women with breast cancer 6–12 …

Objective: Arm morbidity post‐breast cancer surgery is increasingly being recognized as a
chronic problem for some women following breast cancer surgery. The purpose of this study …

Objective Chronic lymphedema occurs frequently in breast cancer patients and is associated
with significant morbidity and reduced quality-of-life. In this pilot study, the authors (1) …

Each year over 20,000 Canadian women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Many breast
cancer survivors anticipate a considerable number of years of potential participation in the paid …

Objective: Breast cancer treatment often causes the removal of or damage to lymph nodes
of the patient's lymphatic drainage system. This side effect is the origin of Breast Cancer-…

Arm morbidity (AM) arising from breast cancer (BC) treatment can detrimentally impact quality
of life; often limiting a survivor’s ability to participate in valued activities. The present study …

Breast cancer-related lymphedema is a consequence of a malfunctioning lymphatic drainage
system resulting from surgery or some other form of treatment. In the initial stages, minor …

Background: Lymphedema is an irreversible inflammatory condition caused by accumulated
lymph fluid and is associated with chronic swelling and increased risk of cellulitis. Our …

Life-long lymphedema is a common complication of cancer therapy. In this Canadian study,
we adopted a phenomenological methodology to explore the experience of patients with …