Lymphedema
Reports outline lymphedema study results from J. Carter et al
Published in Cancer Weekly, June 29th, 2010
"This study aimed to determine the feasibility and efficacy of using the Gynecologic Cancer Lymphedema Questionnaire (GCLQ) as a symptom scale for lymphedema of the lower extremity (LLE). Twenty-eight gynecologic cancer survivors with documented LLE and 30 without a history or presence of lymphedema completed the GCLQ and provided feedback about their satisfaction with and feasibility of using the GCLQ at their oncology follow-ups," scientists in the United States report.
"The study survey took approximately 5-10 min to complete, and it was easily understood by the majority of the sample. had a mean age of 59.6 years (range, 28-80 years). Twenty-eight women (48%) had...
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2010-06-29)
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