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ReviewJournal of multidisciplinary healthcare2026

Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: Nursing-Led Strategies - A Narrative Review.

Meilan Zhou, Zhiying Li, Runfang Yu, Xiaolin Li, Chunyan Chen, Chunmin Yang

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Review in Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Meilan Zhou *Department of Breast Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Zhiying Li *Department of Breast Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Runfang YuDepartment of Breast Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Xiaolin LiDepartment of Breast Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Chunyan ChenDepartment of Breast Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Chunmin YangDepartment of Breast Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a prevalent and chronic complication that significantly impairs the quality of life of breast cancer survivors. As survivorship increases, the role of nursing in BCRL management has become increasingly critical. This review synthesizes current evidence on nursing-led strategies across the continuum of care, including early symptom recognition, risk stratification, perioperative prevention, conservative and surgical interventions, psychosocial support, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Special attention is given to the integration of novel technologies such as bioimpedance spectroscopy and wearable devices. Despite progress, gaps remain in standardized protocols, high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and patient-reported outcome research. In summary, nursing plays a central role in the management of BCRL, encompassing risk assessment, intervention implementation, and patient support. It is a key force in improving treatment outcomes and enhancing patients' quality of life.

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breast cancer-related lymphedemaevidence-based practicemultidisciplinary collaborationnursing interventionpalliative carepatient empowerment

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PMID41783598
PMCPMC12955601

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