Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Conditions
Interventions
Participants in the intervention group will be directed to a dedicated website for the intervention. On this website, they will engage in a six-month program to learn and practice exercises as well as
Sponsors
Fukushima medical university
Teikyou University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Aged 18 years or older at the time of consent. Have undergone surgery for breast cancer treatment. Experiencing lymphedema symptoms (swelling in the upper body on the side of the surgery) for at least three months after breast cancer treatment. Able to access the study website daily. Able to attend an online salon once a month.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Has recurrent breast cancer or any other type of cancer. Has received radiation or chemotherapy within the past six months, or plans to receive such treatments during the study period. Has an infection, inflammation, or deep vein thrombosis in the arm on the side of the surgery. Is unable to complete online questionnaires.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Percent change in total breast cancer-related lymphedema symptom score | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Health related Quality of life Self-care adherence | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactYoko Arinaga
Fukushima medical university Faculty of nursing
Outcome results
None listed