MODERN TRENDS IN BREAST-CANCER THERAPY - TOWARDS LESS LYMPHEDEMA

Authors
RIDINGS P BUCKNALL TE
Citation
P. Ridings et Te. Bucknall, MODERN TRENDS IN BREAST-CANCER THERAPY - TOWARDS LESS LYMPHEDEMA, European journal of surgical oncology, 24(1), 1998, pp. 21-22
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery,Oncology
Journal title
European journal of surgical oncology → ACNP
ISSN journal
07487983
Volume
24
Issue
1
Year of publication
1998
Pages
21 - 22
Database
ISI
SICI code
0748-7983(1998)24:1<21:MTIBT->2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Aims. To review from the evidence, with special reference to axillary node management, whether the incidence of lymphoedema following breast cancer treatment is falling in modern breast practice. Conclusions. T he incidence of lymphoedema does seem to be reducing with modern appro aches to breast cancer management. Axillary treatment seems to determi ne its development but more studies looking specifically at this probl em are needed.