Comparison of relative versus absolute arm size change as criteria for quantifying breast cancer-related lymphedema: the flaws in current studies and need for universal methodology.

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Published in Breast Cancer Res Treat on June 19, 2012

Authors

Marek Ancukiewicz1, Cynthia L Miller, Melissa N Skolny, Jean O'Toole, Laura E Warren, Lauren S Jammallo, Michelle C Specht, Alphonse G Taghian

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

Associated clinical trials:

Prospective Analysis of Symptoms and Lymphedema in Patients Following Treatment for Breast Cancer | NCT01521741

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