None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Procedure/Surgery : Among unilateral breast cancer patients scheduled for radiation therapy, 62 patients are recruited through an in-hospital recruitment notice or outpatient treatment. In the stage o
Sponsors
Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Adult female patients over 20 years of age 2. Patients diagnosed with unilateral breast cancer who underwent surgical treatment at our hospital 3. Patients who underwent axillary lymphatic dissection or sentinel lymph node biopsy 4. Patients scheduled for radiation therapy 5. Patients who consented to the purpose and method of this study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with or treated with cancer other than breast cancer 2. Patients diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer 3. Patients previously diagnosed with upper extremity lymphedema 4. Patients with high risk of edema such as renal or hepatic impairment, electrolyte imbalance, etc. 5. Patients with problems such as fractures, deformities, and inflammation in the upper extremity of breast cancer 6. Pregnant women or patients who may become pregnant during the study period 7. Patients who do not agree with the purpose and method of this study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lymphoscintigraphy;Bioelectrical impedance analysis - body water measurement;Upper extremity volume on the affected side | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Active range of motion on the affected side;Quality of life and fatigue | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactDa-Jung Lee
Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital
Outcome results
None listed