The use of compression to treat lymphoedema.
Lymphoedema in breast cancer patients can be treated. Patients need to feel that they have control over arm swelling. The treatment needs to be initiated by a physiotherapist working with a nurse specialist.
D001458:Bandages; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008405:Massage