Risk Factors Associated with Lymphedema among Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Survivors after Radical Mastectomy and Axillary Dissection in China

Breast care

Zhou Jian-Rong¹  Huang Hua-Ping¹  Qing Zeng¹ 

[1] aNursing College of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China

关键词: Breast cancer;    Lymphedema;    Nursing;    Chinese women;   

DOI  :  10.1159/000345459

学科分类：泌尿医学

来源: S Karger AG

【 摘 要 】

Lymphedema is the major complication following breast cancer treatment and can persist long periods of time and affect breast cancer survivors’ quality of life. Accurate estimation of the risk factors for lymphedema is of significant importance. In this article we report the factors for secondary lymphedema among postmenopausal breast cancer patients after radical mastectomy in China.

【 授权许可】

Unknown