The Needs and Experiences of Patients on Pain Education and the Clinical Reasoning of Physical Therapists Regarding Cancer-Related Pain. A Qualitative Study.

This study offers direction for interaction between physical therapists and patients about cancer-related pain during physical training. The study may increase awareness of rehabilitation strategies for cancer-related pain during and after cancer treatment. Qualitative study, evaluating results of two qualitative studies.

Accuracy of a single measurement site for self-monitoring of patients with breast cancer at risk for lymphedema.

: Early detection of breast cancer-related lymphedema through simple self-monitoring techniques may lead to early treatment and improved outcomes. : Prospective study of circumference measurements at four time points before, during, and after adjuvant chemotherapy with docetaxel, doxorubicin, and cyclophosphamide. Volume was calculated using the 10-cm interval circumference measurement method (reference test) and percentage difference between arms, for volume and circumference, was determined.

Changes in volume and incidence of lymphedema during and after treatment with docetaxel, doxorubicin, and cyclophosphamide (TAC) in patients with breast cancer.

Purposes: The purposes of this study were to investigate the incidence of lymphedema in patients with breast cancer during and after adjuvant treatment with docetaxel, doxorubicin, and cyclophosphamide (TAC), to identify predictors for development of lymphedema, and to describe consequences in daily life in relation to lymphedema.

Methods: This is a prospective study with measurements before chemotherapy (T0), during chemotherapy before cycle 2 (T1), cycle 4 (T2), and 1 month after completion of treatment (T3). Volume change was monitored using tape measurements.

Measurement Properties of Instruments for Measuring of Lymphedema: Systematic Review.

Background: Lymphedema is a common complication of cancer treatment, resulting in swelling and subjective symptoms. Reliable and valid measurement of this side effect of medical treatment is important.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to provide best evidence regarding which measurement instruments are most appropriate in measuring lymphedema in its different stages.

Treatment related impairments in arm and shoulder in patients with breast cancer: a systematic review.

Background: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in the developed world. As a result of breast cancer treatment, many patients suffer from serious complaints in their arm and shoulder, leading to limitations in activities of daily living and participation. In this systematic literature review we present an overview of the adverse effects of the integrated breast cancer treatment related to impairment in functions and structures in the upper extremity and upper body and limitations in daily activities.