A Prospective Cohort Study of Patients Undergoing ALND for Treatment of Breast Cancer: The Efficacy of a Comprehensive Prevention Program in Decreasing the Incidence of Lymphedema and Improving Quality of Life
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Summary
The purpose of this study to test whether a comprehensive program may help the lymph fluid to drain out of the arm and prevent lymphedema in participants with breast cancer.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–75 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex * Diagnosis of breast cancer * Ages 18 to 75 years * Consented for unilateral ALND or for unilateral SLNB with possible ALND Exclusion Criteria: * Male sex * Does not speak English * Does not fit into study garment * Axillary recurrence * History of ALND * Requirement of bilateral ALND for the treatment of breast cancer * Treatment with SLNB only * Known anaphylactic allergy to ICG dye used in ILR * Impaired decision-making capacity
Interventions
- ProcedureImmediate Lymphatic Reconstruction
Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction will happen at the time of Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Diagnostic TestVolumetric arm measurements