Lymphedema 101: A Journey in Education

• Published in: Rehabilitation oncology Vol. 26; no. 3; pp. 18 - 22
• Main Authors: Aldridge, Roy Lee, Young, Michelle
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc 2008
• Subjects: Breast cancer; Health care; Lymphatic system; Radiation therapy

The purpose of this study was to increase the awareness of breast cancer survivors of the risk of developing lymphedema. A total of 31 subjects treated for breast cancer participated in the viewing of an educational video on lymphedema and completed a questionnaire during the length of the study. A...