title: Complementary and alternative medicine and lymphedema.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To review the evidence for the effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) on cancer-related lymphedema.
  
  
  METHODS
  CINAHL, PsycINFO, and PubMed (1990-2012).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  To date, there is insufficient evidence to draw conclusions about the benefits of CAM use for cancer patients with lymphedema. Although some CAM types may offer positive effects for the management of lymphedema, negative adverse effects have also been observed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Oncology nurses and therapists should be aware of and ready to educate cancer patients about the potential effects of CAM. A conversation about the potential risks and benefits of CAM use should be provided.
authors: Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Buddhachinaraj, Thailand. awkb4@mail.missouri.edu
authors: Ausanee
authors: A
authors: Wanchai
authors: Jane M
authors: JM
authors: Armer
authors: Bob R
authors: BR
authors: Stewart
mesh_terms: D000529:Complementary Therapies; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D000078329:Workforce