Abstract
Lymphoedema is a common complication of breast cancer surgery with or without adjuvant cancer treatments.1 Fluid accumulates because of damage to the lymphatic system, most commonly after axillary lymph node dissection. Box 1 shows factors associated with lymphoedema. Swelling is commonly in the arm but can involve the chest or back; it can result in pain, dysfunction, and disturbance of body image.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | J2330 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | BMJ: British Medical Journal |
| Volume | 357 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2017 |