Patients with breast cancer related lymphedema (clinical stage 0-2) will include in this study. Patients will take their demographic and clinical history and will evaluate with measurements of extremity volumes, body mass index, quality of life status and image studies (lymphoscintigraphy, Ultrasonography (USG), Indocyanine Green (ICG) Lymphograph or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)) before and after the complete decongestive therapy. Outcome measurements such as limb volume, quality of life questionnaire and USG will repeat every 6,12,18, 24 months.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Breast cancer
* Lymphedema more than 6 months
* Lymphedema stage 0-2
* Completed treatment (CT-RT)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Stage 3 lymphedema
* Cardiovasculary disease
* Hepatic disease
* Kidney disease
* Cerebrovascular event
* Metastasis
* Gastritis
* Infection
* Smoking
* Active cancer
* Bleeding history
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This registry is tracking limb volume over time in people with breast cancer-related lymphedema — can you help me understand what that measurement tells us about how well a treatment is working, and whether joining this registry would give me access to any treatments I can't get elsewhere?
2Since this is listed as a registry rather than a treatment trial, what exactly would I be asked to do if I participated — like how often would I need to come in, have my arm measured, or report information?
3The recruitment status for this registry is listed as 'unknown' — do you know if it's still actively enrolling, and if not, are there similar registries or observational studies I could join instead?
4Given that this is a data-collection registry and not a clinical trial testing a new therapy, would participating in it affect my ability to also pursue standard lymphedema treatments like compression therapy or complete decongestive therapy at the same time?
5Are there other lymphedema treatment options — either standard care or active clinical trials testing specific interventions — that you think I should be exploring alongside or instead of joining a registry like this one?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.