The enigma of subjective lymphedema: Why do patients report lymphedema after breast cancer treatment without an objective measurable swelling? The role of sensory processing and subclinical lymphedema – LymphSens Trial KU Leuven
Breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL) is one of the most disabling complications of breast cancer treatment. Self-reported BCRL is defined as the diagnosis of lymphedema based on a patient-reported difference in size between the upper limbs. Prevalence rates of self-reported BCRL are higher when compared to objectively diagnosed BCRL. Indeed, up to 40% of breast cancer patients do report signs and symptoms of BCRL but do not have ...