Long-term follow-up on shoulder and arm morbidity in patients treated for early breast cancer.

Conclusion: More than 11 years after breast cancer surgery, the majority of participants complained of one or more subjective symptoms of shoulder and arm morbidity. Objective findings were mild or modest in most cases. During the prolonged follow-up period of 10 years, a worsening in symptoms and objective findings was observed.HIGHLIGHTSShoulder and arm morbidity in relation to breast cancer treatment seems to progress beyond 10 years.The most frequent symptoms were pain, swelling or heaviness of the arm, and decreased shoulder mobility.The objective evaluation showed higher arm volumes and reduced shoulder mobility on the operated side.Objective findings are mild and modest but may affect activities of daily living, and most participants with late symptoms stated that this was a daily problem. PMID: 32285717 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Oncologica - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Acta Oncol Source Type: research