Integrating Biological Advances Into the Clinical Management of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema

Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) occurs in a significant number of breast cancer patients as a consequence of the axillary lymphatics’ impairment after therapy (mainly axillary surgery and irradiation). Despite the significant achievements in the diagnosis and treatment of these patients, BCRL is often diagnosed at its occurrence and remains a progressive and irreversible condition in most cases. This has dramatic consequences in terms of...