Incidence of breast carcinoma‐related lymphedema

Of the 2 million breast carcinoma survivors, perhaps 15‐20% are living currently with posttreatment lymphedema. Along with the physical discomfort and disfigurement, patients with lymphedema also must cope with the distress derived from these symptoms.

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