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Lead
Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
With
National Basic Research Program, China
Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College
Henan Provincial People's Hospital
Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Research Institute
Age
18–80
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
At least 6 months after breast cancer surgery and presents with persistent breast cancer related upper extremity lymphedema for at least 3 months. Upper extremity lymphedema is defined as more than 2cm circumference difference or 5% volume difference between the affected and unaffected arms.
Stage II or III lymphedema according to the 2016 consensus by the international society of lymphology.
Karnofsky Performance Score (KPS) ≥ 70
Men or women aged 18 to 80 years
Out-patients
Estimated life expectancy \> 6 months
You may not be if
Bilateral breast cancer related lymphedema
Taking diuretic
History of primary lymphedema
A diagnosis of severe heart, liver, kidney or hematologic disease
Edema caused by upper extremity disability or other conditions such as heart failure, kidney disease or malnutrition
Have hypoproteinemia
Inflammation, scar, or trauma at the site of operation, or other active skin infections
Unable to self-care, had a history of psychological disorders, or unable to communicate
Received lymphedema treatment within the past 1 month
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
The presence of electronic medical device implants
Deny to sign the informed written consent, or unwilling to conform to randomization
Participation in other clinical trials during the study period
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