Breast Cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Unilateral breast cancer 2) Patients who received axillary lymphnode dissection level I or more. 3) Sufficient organ function 4) No incidence of lymphedema of upper limbs (including doctor's clinical determination ) 5) Written informed consent 6) Suitable for receiving adjuvant chemotherapy including Anthracycline followed Docetaxel for four couses.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Bilateral breast cancer. 2) Severe disease (hepatic, renal, heart or endocrine ) 3) Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status (PS) of 2 to 4. 4) No lymphedema of upper limbs subjectively or objectively. 5) Allergic reaction to Anthracycline or/and Docetaxel.6) Other conditions inadequate for this research
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of lymphedema of upper limbs | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence and grade of phlebitis. Difficulty of peripheral venous reservation | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Gunma Prefectural Cancer Center Department of Breast Oncology