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Breast Cancer
Studies from Royal Victoria Hospital describe new findings in breast cancer
November 13th, 2008
In this recent study, researchers in Montreal, Canada conducted a study "To estimate the extent to which the impairments associated with lymphoedema (volume increase, local oedema and sensory, alteration) are linked to arm dysfunction and sub-optimal health-related quality of life. A cross-sectional study, embedded within a pilot for an epidemiologic study, was undertaken involving women who had undergone surgery for unilateral stage I or II breast cancer." "Two questionnaires (a lymphoedema screening questionnaire and the Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire) were mailed and 72 of 204 responders reported having one or more symptoms of lymphoedema...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-11-13)
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