Offer compression sleeves to prevent breast cancer–related arm lymphoedema: new guidance
Axillary reverse mapping and prophylactic lymphatic reconstruction can also be considered as preventive interventions, say doctors.
Patients at risk of developing arm lymphoedema after breast cancer treatment should be offered prophylactic compression sleeves, according to world-first guidance.
Axillary reverse mapping and prophylactic lymphatic reconstruction can also be considered in certain cases “where expertise is available and resources allow”, says an international panel of clinicians.
