The long-term risk of upper-extremity lymphedema is two-fold higher in breast cancer patients than in melanoma patients

Background and Objectives We assessed the cumulative incidence, symptoms, and risk factors for upper‐extremity lymphedema in breast cancer and melanoma patients undergoing sentinel lymph node biopsy or axillary lymph node dissection. Methods Patients were recruited preoperatively (time 0) and assess...

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