Lower Limb Lymphedema Awareness among Gynecological Cancer Patients: An International Survey Supported by the European Network of Gynecological Cancer Advocacy Groups (ENGAGe) Group.

Dimitrios HaidopoulosVasilios PergialiotisMaria PapageorgiouMichael J HalaskaKaterina MaxovaElena UlrichIgnacio Zapardiel GutiérrezAlexandros RodolakisMurat GultekinChristina Fotopoulou

Published in: Cancers (2024)

We report a large lack of awareness and a significant gap of knowledge about the risks and treatment options related to postoperative lymphedema among gynecological cancer survivors. Institutional practice routines and awareness among professionals need to be urgently recalled and adapted to adequately inform and support gynecological cancer patients.

Keyphrases

lower limb
healthcare
primary care
young adults
patients undergoing
childhood cancer
cross sectional
squamous cell
human health