Review of research evidence on secondary lymphoedema: 2003–June 2006
This review, which builds on the work undertaken by the Medical Services Advisory Committee (2006), provides a summary of the best available research evidence from 2003–June 2006 on cancer-related lymphoedema. The findings of this review are presented in relation to risk factors, incidence and prevalence, methods of primary and secondary prevention, diagnostic methods and approaches to measurement, alternative/complimentary therapies and quality of life issues.
The findings of this review will be used by the National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC) to inform the content of an evidence-based lymphoedema education program for GPs and practice nurses, and will also inform the content of consumer information on this topic.
Research team:
Professor Kate White, Dr Sharon Kilbreath (University of Sydney School of Physiotherapy) & Dr Libba O'Riordan (Children’s Hospital Westmead)
Funded by:
Commissioned by the National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC) in collaboration with the General Practice Divisions, Victoria (GPDV)
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