Does Inclusion of Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises in Complete Decongestive Therapy Provide Further Benefits in Patients With Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Lymphedema, Breast Cancer, Lymphedema of Upper Limb
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Lymphedema, Breast Cancer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of arm lymphedema after being treated for unilateral breast cancer with axillary node dissection Completion of the treatments for the disease including chemotherapy and radiotherapy after breast surgery Exclusion Criteria: Having recurrent cancer Having cognitive disability Having any concurrent diseases that may interfere with the measurement of lymphedema
Sites / Locations
- Bezmialem Vakif UniversityRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
Control Group
Study Group
Patients in this group will receive "Complete Decongestive Therapy" for 6 weeks. 1 session each week will be supervised in a clinic. Rest of the sessions will be performed at home.
Patients in this group will receive "Complete Decongestive Therapy" combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercises for 6 weeks. 1 session each week will be supervised in a clinic. Rest of the sessions will be performed at home.