Changes in arm tissue composition with slowly progressive weight-lifting among women with breast cancer-related lymphedema.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies in breast cancer-related lymphedema (BRCL) have exclusively examined total arm volume, but not the specific tissue composition that contributes to total volume. We evaluated baseline differences in arm tissue composition [fat mass, lean mass, bone mineral content (BMC), and bone mineral density (BMD)] between the affected and unaffected arms in women with BRCL. We compared changes in arm tissue composition and self-reported lymphedema symptoms after 1 year of weight-lifting versus control.

Methods

We utilized data from physical activity and lymphedema trial that included 141 women with BRCL. Arm tissue composition was quantified using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. The severity of lymphedema was quantified using self-report survey. Weight-lifting was pe

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5738921 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature