Radical Mastectomy. Acquired absence of breast(s)
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Daily Specialized massage on arm at operated side, each massage session was at least 15 minutes. Intervention 2: Daily Specialized massage and low pressure bandage on arm at operated s
Rehabilitation
Daily Specialized massage on arm at operated side, each massage session was at least 15 minutes
Daily Specialized massage and low pressure bandage on arm at operated side, each massage session was at least 15 minutes, bandage was kept at least 6 hours by the patient
No intervention
Sponsors
Shahed University, Research Center
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: breast cancer diagnosis, candidate for mastectomy with axillary lymphatic dissection, presence of an assistant for massage and bandage procedure Exclusion criteria: Underlying disorders affecting limb (arm) or lymphatic system
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lymphedema. Timepoint: first day after surgery and immediatly after end of intervention(s). Method of measurement: SPDI index.;Pain severity. Timepoint: first day after surgery and immediatly after end of intervention(s). Method of measurement: SPDI index.;Shoulder function. Timepoint: first day after surgery and immediatly after end of intervention(s). Method of measurement: SPDI index. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Askari
Shahed University Research Center
Outcome results
None listed