Managing Postmastectomy Lymphedema with Low-Level Laser Therapy

Lau, Rufina Wing-Lum; Cheing, Gladys L.Y.

doi:10.1089/pho.2008.2330

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“…Lymphedema was staged and graded depending on the criteria in the literature by an oncologic breast surgeon trained in lymphedema (Tables 2 and 3) [2,12]. RianCorp LTU-904 Portable Laser Therapy System (RianCorp Pty.…”

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The short-term effects of low-level laser therapy in the management of breast-cancer-related lymphedema

Dirican

Andaçoğlu

Johnson

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“…Although preliminary studies have shown that LLLT may be an effective treatment in the management of BCRL [12], limited studies have examined the benefits of LLLT when added to standard treatments. In this study, our aim was to evaluate the short-term benefits of LLLT when added to the conventional management of BCRL.…”

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The short-term effects of low-level laser therapy in the management of breast-cancer-related lymphedema

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Johnson

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“…Lymphedema may be treated with decongestive lymphatic therapy that includes manual lymph drainage, compression garments, remedial exercises, and skin care [48]. Some women may benefit from low-level laser therapy [49,50]. Prevention and treatment of infection are paramount.…”

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Symptom Management in Metastatic Breast Cancer

2011

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Approximately 40,000 women die as a result of breast cancer each year and many more live with advanced disease. When breast cancer recurs, the goals of treatment often shift from one of cure to controlling the disease for as long as possible while palliating symptoms interfering with the patient's functional status and quality of life. This requires ongoing discussions with the patient and family about the goals of care. Many symptoms depend on the site of metastasis, with bone being the most frequent, and commonly occur with fatigue, depression, insomnia, and pain. The purpose of this paper is to identify and provide an overview of the management of the most common symptoms in patients with breast cancer metastases.

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“…All patients had been undergoing unilateral breast cancer surgeries. Subjects who fulfilled the following criteria were eligible for enrollment in the study; (1) unilateral right postmastectomy Lymphedema, (2) mild to moderate lymphedema defined as a volume difference of 200-750ml between the upper limbs [12]. (3) All patients had symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome in night time with disturbed sleep.…”

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Comparison of Kinesiotaping Versus Low Level Laser Therapy for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Postmastectomy Lymphedema for Postmenopausal Women

Nagib¹,

Karkousha²,

Aly³

2017

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Background: Lymphedema is the most common complication of lymph node dissection for cancer treatment.Purpose of the study: was to compare the effect of kinesiotaping versus low level laser therapy intervention in treating carpal tunnel syndrome in postmastectomy lymphedema for postmenopausal women.Methods: Thirty females were recruited from the surgical department at National Cancer Institute, Cairo, Egypt, their mean ages 55.55± 2.350 years. They were randomized into two equal groups; both groups were received complex physiotherapy in addition to intermittent pneumatic compression at 50 mmHg as part of a congestive drainage treatment protocol three times per week for three months for lymphedema, also they were received strengthening and stretching exercises for wrist muscles and ligaments three times per week while group (A) received kinesio tape application for carpal tunnel syndrome and group (B) low level laser therapy, each patient received 24 treatment sessions at a rate of two sessions/week. Measurements were conducted before starting the treatment as a first record and at the end of treatment after three months as a second record for limb size, grip strength and Boston Questionnaire for carpal tunnel syndrome.Results: Finding showed that there was significant differences pre and post treatment in both groups for limb size, grip strength and Boston Questionnaire scores while also there was no significant difference between both groups post treatment.Conclusion: Both kinesiotaping and Low Level Laser Therapy are effective in treating carpal tunnel syndrome in postmastectomy lymphedema for postmenopausal women.

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Managing Postmastectomy Lymphedema with Low-Level Laser Therapy

Abstract: LLLT was effective in the management of PML, and the effects were maintained to the 4 wk follow-up.

Cited by 54 publications

References 32 publications

The short-term effects of low-level laser therapy in the management of breast-cancer-related lymphedema

The short-term effects of low-level laser therapy in the management of breast-cancer-related lymphedema

Symptom Management in Metastatic Breast Cancer

Comparison of Kinesiotaping Versus Low Level Laser Therapy for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Postmastectomy Lymphedema for Postmenopausal Women

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