A call for continued global collaboration and research for the prevention of breast cancer related arm lymphoedema

Henry C.Y. Wong; Matthew Wallen; Adrian W. Chan; Edward Chow; Raymond J. Chan

doi:10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102761

A call for continued global collaboration and research for the prevention of breast cancer related arm lymphoedema

Henry C.Y. Wong, Matthew Wallen, Adrian W. Chan, Edward Chow, Raymond J. Chan

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We thank Hayes and colleagues for their comments on the Multinational Association in Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) clinical practical guidance for the prevention of breast cancer-related arm lymphoedema (BCRAL). Such fruitful discussions strengthen our ongoing efforts to advance the use of evidence-based solutions for the prevention and management of this complex condition.

The main focus of our Delphi consensus study was to support clinicians to navigate the most updated, high-level evidence on the prevention of BCRAL. Specifically, we aimed to seek expert consensus regarding prospective surveillance programs, prophylactic compression sleeves, axillary radiotherapy in patients with a positive sentinel lymph node biopsy and advanced surgical techniques, which were not explored in detail in existing lymphoedema guidelines...

Original language	English
Article number	102761
Number of pages	2
Journal	EClinicalMedicine
Volume	75
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102761
Publication status	Published - Sept 2024

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cancer
breast cancer
arm lymphoedema

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A call for continued global collaboration and research for the prevention of breast cancer related arm lymphoedema

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