LymphSens study: the enigma of subjective lymphoedema – how often and why do patients report lymphoedema after breast cancer treatment without an objective measurable swelling? The role of lymphatic and sensory processing problems: a protocol for a multicentre prospective longitudinal study

LymphSens study: the enigma of subjective lymphoedema – how often and why do patients report lymphoedema after breast cancer treatment without an objective measurable swelling? The role of lymphatic and sensory processing problems: a protocol for a multicentre prospective longitudinal study

Introduction Breast cancer-related lymphoedema (BCRL) at the arm and/or trunk/breast is a highly feared complication following breast cancer treatment and can be objectified using the state-of-the-art criteria based on volume, extracellular water ratio or skin thickness measurements. Although the in...

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Main Authors: An De Groef, Nele Devoogdt, Ann Smeets, Mira Meeus, Vaughan Keeley, Sarah Thomis, Steffen Fieuws, Karin Johansson, Nieke Vets, Kaat Verbeelen, Ceren Gursen, Laura Spincemaille, Hans Vanderheyden, Nick Gebruers, Wiebren Tjalma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2025-06-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/6/e099990.full
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