Risk Factors of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema

Ugur S., Arıcı C., Yaprak M., Mesci A., Arici G. A., Dolay K., ...More

LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, vol.11, pp.72-75, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1089/lrb.2013.0004
  • Journal Name: LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.72-75
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Secondary lymphedema is one of the major important long-term complications of breast cancer treatment. The aim of this study is to determine patient- and treatment-related risk factors of lymphedema in breast cancer patients.