Lymphedema self-care: economic cost savings and opportunities to improve adherence

Lymphedema self-care: economic cost savings and opportunities to improve adherence

Abstract Background Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) imposes a significant economic burden on patients, providers, and society. There is no curative therapy for BCRL, but management through self-care can reduce symptoms and lower the risk of adverse events. Main body The economic burden of BC...

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Main Authors: Pinar Karaca-Mandic, Craig A. Solid, Jane M. Armer, Roman Skoracki, Elizabeth Campione, Stanley G. Rockson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation
Subjects:
Breast cancer-related lymphedema
Economic burden
Cancer survivors
Quality of life
Self-care
Economic benefit
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12962-023-00455-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12962-023-00455-7

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