Changes in arm tissue composition with slowly progressive weight-lifting among women with breast cancer-related lymphedema.

Xiaochen ZhangJustin C BrownElectra D PaskettBabette S ZemelAndrea L ChevilleKathryn H Schmitz

Published in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2017)

Among women with BRCL, slowly progressive weight-lifting could improve arm tissue composition. Changes in arm tissue composition predict changes in symptom burden. Investigating the combined effects of exercise and weight loss on arm tissue composition and BCRL symptoms may provide additional insight into the benefits of lifestyle modification on lymphedema biology.

Keyphrases

weight loss
physical activity
multiple sclerosis
body mass index
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular disease
weight gain
gastric bypass
body weight
skeletal muscle