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Case Reports
. 1994 May;9(4):269-76.
doi: 10.1016/0885-3924(94)90105-8.

Lymphedema: the seemingly forgotten complication

M Farncombe  1 , G Daniels, L Cross
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Case Reports

Lymphedema: the seemingly forgotten complication

M Farncombe et al. J Pain Symptom Manage. 1994 May.
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Abstract

Lymphedema, a frequent and debilitating symptom in patients who undergo treatment for breast cancer, is often neglected. This article outlines a therapeutic strategy and provides a case study that illustrates that effective in-home treatment of this complication is possible. Effective treatment can dramatically improve the quality of life of this patient population.

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