Impact of breast cancer-related lymphedema on working women.

Stéphane VignesPascal Fau-PrudhomotLaura SimonMarie-Laure Sanchez-BréchotMaria ArraultFabrice Locher

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2019)

Upper limb lymphedema can significantly impact work, sometimes upending careers. The rare workstation adaptations were beneficial. Occupational physicians should assess lymphedema-attributed difficulties to improve working conditions.

Keyphrases

upper limb
primary care
polycystic ovary syndrome
breast cancer risk
high intensity
pregnant women
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue