Lymphedema Management Following Breast Cancer Treatment

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women worldwide, and a significant number of breast cancer survivors suffer from lymphoma, upper extremity pain, numbness, and restricted arm/ shoulder range of motion. Breast cancer-related side effects impose on health care systems, daily physical activities, psychosocial function, and quality of life. The purpose of this narrative review was to assess the status of lymphedema after the breast cancer treatment. Modern treatment included surgery (lumpectomy or mastectomy with sentinel node biopsy or axillary dissection), radiotherapy, chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, and rehabilitation that are a process aimed at enabling patients to reach and maintain optimal physical, intellectual, psychological, social aspects.