Competence of Healthcare Providers in Managing Lymphedema Post Breast Cancer Treatment: A study in western Kenya hospitals
Rosemary Lusike Wepukhulu,
John Martin Okoth,
Damaris Ochanda
Abstract:Background: Globally, breast cancer, the most diagnosed cancer, affects around 2.3 million individuals. Approximately 28% to 38% of breast cancer patients develop lymphedema post-treatment, impacting one in five patients. Without intervention, the condition leads to serious complications, affecting daily tasks. Sub-Saharan Africa reports increasing comorbidities related to lymphedema, yet no data exists on its prevalence in Kenya. This study assessed clinical management strategies for breast cancer treatment-i… Show more
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