A prospective analysis of the incidence of postoperative lymphedema 1 to 2 years after surgery and axillary dissection in early breast cancer (BC) patients treated with concomitant irradiation and anthracyclines followed by paclitaxel.

Abstract

e11059 Background: Lymphedema (LE), a debilitating complication after axillary dissection and irradiation, is caused by the accumulation of interstitial fluid of the affected arm due to a blockage ...