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Evaluation of Lymphedema Prevention Protocol on Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Patients with Mastectomy.

Asian Pac J Cancer Prev

October 2019

Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Karpaga Vinayaga College of Nursing, Kancheepuram-Dt.The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University,Guindy, Chennai, India.

Objective: Lymphedema is a widespread complication after surgery or radiation therapy due to the damage and obstruction of the lymphatic vessels. A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of lymphedema prevention protocol on quality of life among breast cancer patients with mastectomy at a selected hospital in Tamil Nadu. Objectives of the study were to identify the effect of lymphedema prevention protocol on lymphedema occurrence and quality of life.

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