Advance in Managements for Breast Cancer Related Upper Limb Lymphedema (review)
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2013.05.016
- VernacularTitle:乳腺癌相关上肢淋巴水肿的中西医治疗进展
- Author:
Tao SUN
;
Yang SHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
breast cancer, limb lymphedema, syndrome differentiation, combined strategy, quality of life, review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2013;19(5):461-464
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Upper limb lymphedema usually complicate breast cancer, which significantly impact the patients' quality of life. The management includes physical therapy, medicine, surgery, Chinese Medicine decoction, Chinese patent medicine injection, and acupuncture and massage. Combined strategy is needed for none of a single therapy is effective enough.
