Preliminary Efficacy/Feasibility Study of a Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Prospective Screening and Early Intervention Program at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

ABSTRACT: Background: Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a common and debilitating treatment-related adverse event that can profoundly impact quality of life and financial well-being. Although prospective surveillance and early intervention for BCRL have been shown to reduce the incidence and severity of this chronic condition, diagnostic accuracy of screening, programmatic utilization and efficacy vary widely. We describe the protocol for the BCRL Prospective Surveillance Model (PSM) and Early Intervention Program at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center that aims to address these issues by augmenting arm measurements (standard of care) with use of patient-reported outcome metrics (PROMs). Methods: Women with newly diagnosed stage I-III breast cancer at high risk for developin

SUBMITTER: Myers SP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12524797 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature