Journal article
ONS Guidelines™ for Cancer Treatment-Related Lymphedema.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Lymphedema is a chronic condition that may result from cancer-related surgery. The incidence of lymphedema varies greatly; however, patients remain at risk for life and may experience decreased quality of life and functional capacity. Providing recommendations for an evidence-based guideline for care of cancer treatment-related lymphedema will help to improve outcomes for patients with this chronic condition.
METHODOLOGIC APPROACH: A …
Authors
Armer JM; Ostby PL; Ginex PK; Beck M; Deng J; Fu MR; Lasinski BB; Lockwood S; Poage E; White J
Journal
Oncology Nursing Forum, Vol. 47, No. 5, pp. 518–538
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
Publication Date
September 1, 2020
DOI
10.1188/20.onf.518-538
ISSN
0190-535X