October 28, 2023
In this MOH Talk, Dr Vincent Singh Paramanandam discusses his scientific study on prevention of breast cancerrelated lymphedema.
Breast cancerrelated lymphedema is a condition characterized by the accumulation of lymphatic fluid, leading to swelling in the arms or chest area, commonly occurring as a consequence of surgical interventions or radiation therapy for breast cancer. The removal or damage to lymph nodes during these procedures can disrupt the normal flow of lymph, causing fluid buildup.
Experts:
Dr Vincent Singh Paramanandam (AUS)
Dr Linda T. Miller (USA)
Tracy Green (UK)
Bethanie Noll (USA)
Dr Mohamed Omar Elfarok (EGY)
00:00 Introduction Bethanie Noll
01:25 Background breast cancer related lymphedema Vincent Paramanandam
02:59 Prospective vs prophylactic approach Vincent Paramanandam
11:08 Meta analysis prospective surveillance Vincent Paramanandam
16:30 RCT prophylactic use of compression sleeves Vincent Paramanandam
32:30 Poll question
33:22 Activity levels in sample Discussion
36:55 Poll results
38:00 Lack of standardizations Discussion
42:10 Measurement of arm swelling and percentage of BCRL Discussion
43:53 Practice change Discussion
45:13 Chemotherapy and BCRL Discussion
47:05 Relevance of BCRL insights M. Omar Elfarok, Bethanie Noll, Tracy Green
50:23 Take home message Linda T. Miller
52:50 Take home message Vincent Paramanandam
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