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Analysis of the Understanding and Worry about Lymphedema of Patients with Breast Cancer

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ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
卷 29, 期 10, 页码 6428-6437

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DOI: 10.1245/s10434-022-12189-6

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  1. National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health [P30CA086862]
  2. Patients Enhancing Research Collaboration at Holden Program [IRB 201708847]

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This study examined the worry and knowledge of breast cancer survivors about lymphedema, as well as their willingness to participate in screening and prevention programs. The findings revealed limited knowledge about lymphedema risk factors among the participants, but higher worry levels were associated with advanced clinical stage, axillary lymph node dissection, and employment.
Background Lymphedema is a potential lifelong sequela of breast cancer treatment. We sought to: (1) evaluate the worry and knowledge of patients about lymphedema, (2) quantify patients reporting lymphedema education and screening, and (3) determine willingness to participate in lymphedema screening and prevention programs. Patients and Methods A survey evaluating lymphedema-related knowledge and worry was sent to patients treated for stage 0-III breast cancer. Exclusion criteria included > 10 years since diagnosis, missing clinical staging, and those without axillary surgery. Responses were linked with clinicopathologic information. Results Of 141 patients meeting inclusion criteria, 89% of those without lymphedema were not at all or slightly worried about lymphedema. Higher levels of worry were associated with clinical stage II-III disease [odds ratio (OR) 2.63, p = 0.03], a history of axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) (OR 4.58, p < 0.01), and employment (OR 2.21, p = 0.05). A total of 102 (72%) patients recalled receiving lymphedema education. Lymphedema knowledge was limited, with < 25% of respondents answering > 50% of the risk factor questions correctly. Worry and knowledge were not significantly associated. Of patients without lymphedema, 36% were interested in learning more about lymphedema and 64% were willing to participate in or learn more about a screening program. Most (66%) felt that lymphedema information should be provided before and after cancer treatment. Discussion A majority of our breast cancer survivors had limited knowledge about lymphedema risk factors. While most patients were not worried about developing lymphedema, higher worry was seen in patients with a higher clinical stage at diagnosis, ALND, and employment. Our findings suggest potential targets and timing for patient-centered educational interventions.

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