Development of breast cancer-related lymphedema: is it dependent on the patient, the tumor or the treating physicians?

Introduction: Breast cancer-related lymphedema (LE) is relatively common. The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors involved in the development of this complication.

Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study of breast cancer patients treated at our Center between 2004 and 2009.

Contemporary management of perianal conditions in febrile neutropenic patients.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to examine the type and frequency of perianal conditions in a contemporary series of febrile neutropenic patients and to examine the risk factors, management options and outcome of septic perianal conditions.

Methods: Medical records of all adult febrile neutropenic patients (933 patients) who were admitted during the period from January, 2009 to December 2011 were retrospectively review. All patients with perianal complaints or conditions were included.

Lymphedema. A significant health problem for women with breast cancer in Jordan.

Objective: To investigate the frequency of breast cancer related lymphedema in our region, and to heighten its awareness among health workers.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of patients treated with breast cancer at King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan, between January 2004 and December 2009. We excluded patients with bilateral breast cancer.