Pre-existing Factors, Early Detection and Early Treatment of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema (DEARLY)
Lymphedema of Upper Arm, Breast Cancer, Diagnoses Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Lymphedema of Upper Arm
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age >18y (since the investigation using ICG is not dangerous for pregnant women, women with child bearing age are included)
- Women/ men with breast cancer and scheduled for unilateral axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) or sentinel node biopsy (SNB)
- Oral and written approval of informed consent
- Dutch speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
- Oedema of the upper limb from other causes
- Cannot participate during the entire study period
- Mentally or physically unable to participate in the study
- Contra-indication for the use of ICG: allergy to iodine, hyperthyroidism
- Metastatic disease
Sites / Locations
- Vascular surgey Lymphovenous centerRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
No Intervention
Active Comparator
control group
intervention group
Receive information: the patient receive a leaflet with information about the lymphatic system and lymphedema, clinical evaluation and conservative treatment of lymphedema Perform skin care Perform twice a day upper limb exercises at home. They are advised to use the arm as normal as possible.
Receive information: the patient receive a leaflet with information about the lymphatic system and lymphedema, clinical evaluation and conservative treatment of lymphedema Perform skin care Perform upper limb exercises at home twice a day. They are advised to use the arm as normal as possible Wear a compression sleeve