Comprehensive strategies in breast cancer-related lymphedema prevention: insights from a multifaceted program.

Background: Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) profoundly impacts patients' quality of life, causing heightened depression, anxiety, and physical limitations. Surgical removal of the axillary nodes, combined with radiation therapy, is a significant risk factor for BCRL. Smarter axillary surgery, coupled with early detection and fostering lymphedema education, significantly improves BCRL management, promoting timely diagnosis and treatment.

Axillary Reverse Mapping Aids in Reducing the Rates of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema in Underserved Ethnically Diverse Population.

Background: Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) poses a significant risk following sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), particularly affecting ethnic minorities, with a twofold increased risk. Axillary reverse mapping (ARM), a novel technique, shows potential in reducing BCRL rates, yet its utility in ethnic minorities lacks sufficient exploration. Therefore, our study aims to investigate the utility and outcomes of ARM on BCRL in an ethnic diverse group.

Does Nipple-Ward Positive Margin Contribute to a Higher Rate of Re-Excision Procedures After a Lumpectomy with Pathology-Confirmed Positive Margins? A Retrospective Study.

Background: Positive margins on lumpectomy specimens are associated with a twofold increased risk of local breast tumor recurrence. Prior literature has demonstrated various techniques and modalities for assessing margin status to reduce re-excision rates. However, there is paucity of literature analyzing which margin contributes to the highest re-excision rates.