Preventive and therapeutic strategies of breast cancer-related lymphedema
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-7368.2017.02.020
- VernacularTitle:乳腺癌术后上肢淋巴水肿的防治策略研究进展
- Author:
Binbin TANG
;
Xiping ZHANG
;
Jinfeng DAI
- Keywords:
Breast cancer;
Lymphedema;
Treatment
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners
2017;16(2):159-162
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is one of the common complications after surgery.The pathogenesis of BCRL is unclear,and there is no definitely effective treatment for it.In this article we review the pathogenesis,risk factors and treatment of BCRL,propose the comprehensive strategies for prevention and treatment of BCRL.
