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KMID : 1191520070120010015
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Journal of Korean Traditional Oncology
2007 Volume.12 No. 1 p.15 ~ p.24
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Effects of Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy for Lymphoedema in Women With Breast Cancer
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Oh Soo-Yeun
Kim Hyun-A
Cheong Kwang-Jo
Kim Jung-Sun
Cho Chong-Kwan
Yoo Hwa-Seung
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Abstract
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Objective: We have the purpose of evaluating the effects of lymphatic massage on lymphoedema in breast cancer patients.
Method: The patient who has in condition of lymphoedema after the breast cancer therapy is taken massages with aroma oil for 5 days. We measured the upper arm circumference and edema index before and after the therapy. We also measure the edema index of normal arm to compare with the abnormal one.
Results: We gave 4 patients the decongestive lymphatic therapy and now present the positive conclusion. 3cases of the 4 showed decrease of circumferences and edema index. It means that the edematous condition getting better during these therapy.
Conclusion: Lymphatic massage with aroma therapy may have effectiveness on lymphoedema in breast cancer patients. but further advanced clinical trials are needed.
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KEYWORD
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Breast cancer, lymphatic massage, aroma therapy
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