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Identification Of A Higher Risk Lymphedema Phenotype And Associations With Cytokine Gene Polymorphisms.
Journal of pain and symptom management - 1 May 2024
Miaskowski Christine, Conley Yvette P, Cooper Bruce A, Paul Steven M, Smoot Betty J, Hammer Marilyn J, Fu Mei, Levine Jon D
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CONTEXT: Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is chronic condition that occurs in 5% to 75% of women following treatment for breast cancer. However, little is known about the risk factors and mechanisms associated with a worse BCRL profile. OBJECTIVES: Identify distinct BCRL profiles in women with the condition (i.e., lower vs. higher risk phenotype) and evaluate for associations with pro- and...
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