Breast edema after breast-conserving surgery and radiotherapy
- Conditions
- In contrast to arm morbidity which is thoroughly described in literature, only a few studies investigated breast morbidity after breast cancer treatment. Currently, there is no consensus on the definition of breast edema and on standardized assessment criteria. Common criteria found in literature are an increased volume of the breast, peau d’orange, heaviness of the breast, redness of the skin, breast pain, skin thickening, hyperpigmented skin pores and a positive pitting sign.
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON23137
- Lead Sponsor
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, department of rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy, MOVANT research group, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk, Belgium
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Other
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 200
Inclusion Criteria
Women
-Unilateral breast-conserving surgery
Exclusion Criteria
-Only mammotome biopsies
-Other disorders which can cause breast edema
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational non invasive
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The breast edema questionnaire consists of 2 parts. In the first part, symptoms of breast edema such as described in literature are scored on a scale from 0 to 10: pain, heaviness, swelling, tensed skin, redness, pitting sign, enlarged skin pores and hardness. Taking into account the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, disabilities and health), a number of activities and participations are scored on a scale from 0 to 10. This is part 2 of the questionnaire. In both parts a higher score means more problems related to breast edema.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The McGill Quality of Life Questionnaire is used to assess the impact of breast edema on the quality of life.