The legacy of lymphedema: Impact on nursing practice and vascular access
<p class="p1">Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL) is a chronic condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of protein-rich fluid in tissues resulting in swelling of the upper limb or trunk after treatment. Lack of consensu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pappin Communications
2019-07-01
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Series: | Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal |
Online Access: | https://canadianoncologynursingjournal.com/index.php/conj/article/view/1002 |