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Investigating the effectiveness of compression bandage applied with different pressures on the skin and subcutaneous tissue thickness in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema

Posted by Medivizor on Jul 30, 2023 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of compression bandages applied with different pressures on the skin and subcutaneous tissue in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). The study concluded that high-pressure compression bandage was more effective in reducing skin and subcutaneous tissue thickness and inflammation in...

Evaluating the effectiveness of three exercise programs and intensive follow-up in improving quality of life, pain, and lymphedema among breast cancer survivors

Posted by Medivizor on Feb 5, 2023 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of three exercise programs in improving quality of life (QOL), pain, and lymphedema among breast cancer (BC) survivors. The study found that joint mobility exercise (JME) combined with progressive resistance exercise (PRE) showed promising results in improving QOL and lymphedema after BC...

Preventing lymphedema with The Optimal Lymph Flow program

Posted by Medivizor on Aug 19, 2014 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This paper studies a lymphedema risk reduction program entitled "The Optimal Lymph Flow". Some background Many breast cancer survivors are at risk of developing lymphedema (build up of fluid that causes swelling in the affected limb) after surgery. A higher body mass index (BMI) also increases the risk...

Evaluating the effectiveness of water therapeutic exercise in breast cancer survivors

Posted by Medivizor on Feb 19, 2023 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of aquatic therapeutic exercise in breast cancer survivors for improving symptoms and quality of life. The study found that aquatic therapeutic exercise effectively improved fatigue, pain, and quality of life in these patients. Some background Breast cancer (BC) is the most common...

Sexual Health, Communication and Cancer

Posted by Kathleen Hoffman on Feb 27, 2021 in Blog, Breast cancer, Colorectal cancer |

“I think sexual health is at the intersection of mind/body & relationship factors. When sexual health is disrupted, it’s really important to figure out all the pieces…often folks only hear bits and pieces like “use lube” or “use it or lose it” & “we need a holistic approach!”[1] Dr. Sharon L. Bober,...

Imaging techniques to evaluate treatment of lymph node swelling in patients with breast cancer

Posted by Medivizor on Mar 3, 2020 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study wanted to find out if taking pictures of lymph nodes using medical imaging techniques helped in finding out if treatment for lymph node swelling was working. The study found that using lymphoscintigraphy helped in evaluating the treatment of lymph node swelling. Some background It is common for lymph nodes to be affected...

How effective is myofascial release after breast cancer surgery?

Posted by Medivizor on Dec 22, 2018 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This article investigated the safety and effectiveness of myofascial release (MR) therapy on women survivors of breast cancer. The authors concluded that MR therapy is safe and resulted in physical benefits (overall shoulder movement, functionality, pain). Some background Surgery and radiation are among the main treatments for...

Removal of underarm lymph nodes in melanoma patients

Posted by Medivizor on Dec 30, 2017 in Melanoma | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the secondary effects of having axillary lymphadenectomy (ALD; surgery to remove the lymph nodes in the underarms region) in melanoma patients. Researchers suggested that ALD is a low risk surgery for melanoma patients. Some background The standard treatment for melanoma patients spread to the lymph nodes is...

Radiation therapy in melanoma: a review

Posted by Medivizor on Feb 27, 2017 in Melanoma | 0 comments

In a nutshell This review explored the effects of radiation therapy (RT) to treat melanoma. Researchers suggested that RT is useful in high risk melanoma to prevent recurrence (when the cancer comes back), however without increasing survival. Some background RT has long been used as a treatment for skin cancer. New surgery methods and knowledge of...

What’s Next? Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment [Infographic]

Posted by Kathleen Hoffman on Dec 18, 2015 in Blog, Breast cancer | 6 comments

The American Cancer Society and the American Society of Clinical Oncology have joined forces to build guidelines that can be used to treat survivors of breast cancer by primary care physicians. This is great news because there hasn’t been any standardized follow-up for those breast cancer patients that have undergone surgery, radiation and...

Guidelines for the care of breast cancer survivors

Posted by Medivizor on Dec 13, 2015 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell These guidelines offer recommendations for the long-term follow-up and care of breast cancer survivors. Some background The 5-year survival rate for breast cancer is currently close to 90%. Thanks to early diagnosis and care, an ever-increasing number of patients are surviving for long periods of time following treatment. Therefore,...

Will immediate implant reconstruction reduce the risk of swelling?

Posted by Medivizor on Mar 23, 2015 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This paper studied the risk of lymphedema associated with immediate breast reconstruction compared to mastectomy (removal of entire breast) alone. Some background While improvements in breast cancer treatment have led to better survival, there are still side effects of treatment. Lymphedema, the chronic swelling of arms, body...

Investigating the effectiveness of compression bandage applied with different pressures on the skin and subcutaneous tissue thickness in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema

Evaluating the effectiveness of three exercise programs and intensive follow-up in improving quality of life, pain, and lymphedema among breast cancer survivors

Preventing lymphedema with The Optimal Lymph Flow program

Evaluating the effectiveness of water therapeutic exercise in breast cancer survivors

Sexual Health, Communication and Cancer

Imaging techniques to evaluate treatment of lymph node swelling in patients with breast cancer

How effective is myofascial release after breast cancer surgery?

Removal of underarm lymph nodes in melanoma patients

Radiation therapy in melanoma: a review

What’s Next? Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment [Infographic]

Guidelines for the care of breast cancer survivors

Will immediate implant reconstruction reduce the risk of swelling?

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