BACKGROUND: Melanoma is a malignant tumour of melanocytes, which are found predominantly in skin, and at least 10-45% of patients develop secondary lymphedema (SL). PURPOSE: This study seeks to investigate if individual's lymphatic system can benefit from complete decongestive physical therapy (CDPT) 1 year after discharge from CDPT and consequently endorsing a better quality of life. METHODS: Male and female(n=12) melanoma survivors 1-4 years post diagnosis with unilateral SL. Questionnaire and limb measurements were used to asses retrospective outcomes. RESULTS: A significant improvements (p<0.05) has been in the categories of localisation, staging, disability and symptoms of SL. CONCLUSIONS: CDPT provides relief in signs and symptoms for patients with SL following groyne dissection.
BACKGROUND:Melanoma is a malignant tumour of melanocytes, which are found predominantly in skin, and at least 10-45% of patients develop secondary lymphedema (SL). PURPOSE: This study seeks to investigate if individual's lymphatic system can benefit from complete decongestive physical therapy (CDPT) 1 year after discharge from CDPT and consequently endorsing a better quality of life. METHODS: Male and female(n=12) melanoma survivors 1-4 years post diagnosis with unilateral SL. Questionnaire and limb measurements were used to asses retrospective outcomes. RESULTS: A significant improvements (p<0.05) has been in the categories of localisation, staging, disability and symptoms of SL. CONCLUSIONS:CDPT provides relief in signs and symptoms for patients with SL following groyne dissection.
Authors: K S Courneya; C M Friedenreich; H A Quinney; A L A Fields; L W Jones; A S Fairey Journal: Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) Date: 2003-12 Impact factor: 2.520
Authors: Louise Marie Beelen; Anne-Margreet van Dishoeck; Elena Tsangaris; Michelle Coriddi; Joseph H Dayan; Andrea L Pusic; Anne Klassen; Dalibor Vasilic Journal: Ann Surg Oncol Date: 2020-11-28 Impact factor: 5.344