Is there any data for prophylactic use of lymphedema sleeves during breast radiation?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
The current data doesn’t suggest any benefit of prophylactic treatment but does show screening, and early intervention for any sign of subclinical lymphedema helps reduce the clinical lymphedema.
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Radiation Oncologist at Lafayette Radiation Center Prior practice had PT eval every breast case and t...
Radiation Oncologist at Mass General Physicians Organization There is no need for prophylactic use of sleeves d...
Prior practice had PT eval every breast case and t...
There is no need for prophylactic use of sleeves d...