A systematic review of the evidence for complete decongestive therapy in the treatment of lymphedema from 2004 to 2011.

Objective: To critically analyze the contemporary published research that pertains to the individual components of complete decongestive therapy (CDT), as well as CDT as a bundled intervention in the treatment of lymphedema.

Data Sources: Publications were retrieved from 11 major medical indices for articles published from 2004-2010 by using search terms for lymphedema and management approaches. Literature archives of the authors and reference lists were examined through 2011.

Nursing education on lymphedema self-management and self-monitoring in a South African oncology clinic.

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer in South African women. Without comprehensive national and provincial breast health programs, survivorship issues are in need of being addressed. Lymphedema secondary to breast cancer treatment (BCLE) is one of the most physically and psychologically devastating outcomes of treatment.