title: Recent progress in the treatment and prevention of cancer-related lymphedema.
abstract: This article provides an overview of the recent developments in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer-related lymphedema. Lymphedema incidence by tumor site is evaluated. Measurement techniques and trends in patient education and treatment are also summarized to include current trends in therapeutic and surgical treatment options as well as longer-term management. Finally, an overview of the policies related to insurance coverage and reimbursement will give the clinician an overview of important trends in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancer-related lymphedema.
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Breast Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
authors.forename: Simona F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Shaitelman
authors.forename: Kate D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Cromwell
authors.forename: John C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Rasmussen
authors.forename: Nicole L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Stout
authors.forename: Jane M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Armer
authors.forename: Bonnie B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Lasinski
authors.forename: Janice N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Cormier
mesh_terms: D001365:Axilla / Q000601:surgery; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007264:Inguinal Canal / Q000601:surgery; D008197:Lymph Node Excision / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000601:surgery; D037981:Neck Dissection / Q000009:adverse effects; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D021701:Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D014565:Urogenital Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery
keywords: diagnosis; lymphedema; morbidities; treatment