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Lymphedema: Clinical Summary of the ONS Guidelines™ for Cancer Treatment–Related Lymphedema

Chelsea Backler
Marcia Beck
Ellen Poage
CJON 2020, 24(5), 566-570 DOI: 10.1188/20.CJON.566-570
Secondary (acquired) lymphedema is a chronic condition lacking a known cure that most commonly results from cancer treatment, particularly for breast, gynecologic, prostate, and head and neck cancers; lymphoma; and melanoma, and affects an estimated 1 in 1,000 Americans. Lymphedema is characterized...
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Conservative Intervention Strategies for Adult Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

Lyubov Lytvyn
Dena Zeraatkar
Allison B. Anbari
Pamela K. Ginex
Michael J. Zoratti
Kacper Niburski
Behnam Sadeghirad
Madelin Siedler
Lehana Thabane
Rebecca L. Morgan
ONF 2020, 47(5), E171-E189 DOI: 10.1188/20.ONF.E171-E189
Problem Identification: The comparative effectiveness of available management options for cancer-related secondary lymphedema is unknown. Literature Search: CINAHL ® , Embase ® , and MEDLINE ® were searched for randomized trials comparing conservative treatment strategies. Data Evaluation: A...
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Prospective Surveillance and Risk Reduction of Cancer Treatment–Related Lymphedema: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Jingyi Francess Ding
Bashar Hasan
Konstantinos Malandris
Magdoleen H. Farah
Apostolos Manolopoulos
Pamela K. Ginex
Allison B. Anbari
Tarek Nayfeh
Moutie Rami Rajjoub
Raed Benkhadra
Larry J. Prokop
Rebecca L. Morgan
M. Hassan Murad
ONF 2020, 47(5), E161-E170 DOI: 10.1188/20.ONF.E161-E170
Problem Identification: Secondary lymphedema is a chronic condition that may result from cancer-related treatments. Evidence is emerging on prospective surveillance and risk reduction. Literature Search: Databases were systematically searched through April 1, 2019, for comparative studies...
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ONS Guidelines™ for Cancer Treatment–Related Lymphedema

Jane M. Armer
Pamela L. Ostby
Pamela K. Ginex
Marcia Beck
Jie Deng
Mei R. Fu
Bonnie B. Lasinski
Suzy Lockwood
Ellen Poage
Joan White
Christine Maloney
Kerri A. Moriarty
Mark Vrabel
Rebecca L. Morgan
ONF 2020, 47(5), 518-538 DOI: 10.1188/20.ONF.518-538
Purpose: Lymphedema is a chronic condition that may result from cancer-related surgery. The incidence of lymphedema varies greatly; however, patients remain at risk for life and may experience decreased quality of life and functional capacity. Providing recommendations for an evidence-based...
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Supplementary Material for Systematic Review of Cancer Treatment-Related Lymphedema

ONF 2020, 1-71 DOI:
Table of Contents Search strategy Figure S1. Risk of lymphedema (other interventions) Figure S2. Change in physical activity Figure S3. Grip strength Figure S4. Range of motion Figure S5. Risk of bias assessment for randomized clinical trials Figure S6. Risk of bias assessment for observational...
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