Assessing the Impact of Lymphedema Therapy Referral on Breast Cancer Survivors' Lymphedema Knowledge: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lymphedema is a common problem that adversely impacts quality of life in breast cancer survivors. Although lymphedema risk is modifiable through behavior change, there is no standardized approach to educate survivors about risk-lowering strategies. Furthermore, misconceptions about lymphedema risk factors and risk-lowering strategies are common. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of lymphedema therapy referral on knowledge about lymphedema risk.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional single institution study in which breast cancer survivors at a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center completed an anonymous questionnaire between 2014 and 2015. Eligibility criteria were age ≥ 18, female sex, English-speaking, > 6 months post definitive breast c

SUBMITTER: Klugman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11909997 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature