Quantification of breast lymphoedema following conservative breast cancer treatment: a systematic review

ConclusionsUltrasound is recommended to reliably assess breast lymphoedema signs. No PROM can be recommended with confidence, but BLYSS, BLSQ, BrEQ and LYMQOL-Breast are promising. Further research is recommended to improve evidence of measurement properties for outcome measures.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsThere are many approaches to assess breast lymphoedema, but currently, only ultrasound can be recommended for use, with others, such as TDC and questionnaires, showing promise. Further research is required for all approaches to improve evidence of measurement properties.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research