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Development and validation of a nomogram to predict the risk of breast cancer-related lymphedema among Chinese breast cancer survivors.

Yan-Fei LiuJun-E LiuYi ZhuYim Wah MakHui QiuLi-Hui LiuShen-Shen YangShao-Hua Chen
Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)
BCRL risk factors include MRM, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and higher BMI, while the active physical activity behavior of patients appears to be a factor against lymphedema. The nomogram incorporating the patients' clinical and lifestyle factors might be useful for predicting lymphedema in breast cancer survivors.
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