Modifiable Risk Factors for Lymphedema in Breast Caner Survivors

Abstract

Lymphedema of the arm is a consequence of breast cancer treatment that can result in substantial functional impairment and distress. In this study, women diagnosed with a first primary invasive breast cancer and treated with axillary lymph node dissection will be identified through a population-based cancer registry. The incidence and timing of arm edema will be assessed using physical measures (arm volume) and self-reported arm symptoms. To date, 423 women have been enrolled in the study; 218 women have participated in their first follow-up interview and 87 women in a second follow-up visit. A preliminary analysis, based on enrollment data, was presented at the DOD Era of Hope meeting in June, 2005. We found that increasing body mass was positively associated with the occurrence of arm swelling identified by self-report or by measured arm volume. Future analyses will assess changes in arm volume over time and relationships of arm swelling with treatment and lifestyle factors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA443234

Entities

People

  • Kathleen E. Malone
  • Mary A. Rossing

Organizations

  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Biomedical Research
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Contracts
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Management
  • Department Of Defense
  • Lymph Nodes
  • Lymphatic Diseases
  • Lymphatic System
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neoplasms
  • Physicians
  • Questionnaires
  • Risk Factors

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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