Effect of Preoperative Exercise on the Prevention of Secondary Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients
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Brief Summary
Research purpose: Lymphedema is a very common complication in breast cancer patients. However, since there is currently no curable treatment, it is important to prevent and reduce the severity of lymphedema. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether preoperative exercise is effective in preventing lymphedema after surgery. For secondary outcome, the preventive effects of exercise on other upper extremity dysfunctions (eg. pectoralis tightness, Axillary web syndrome, Adhesive capsulitis), which are common in breast cancer patients, were assessed.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 20 or older and younger than 80 who were first diagnosed with breast cancer * Patients scheduled for surgery and starting neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with medical contraindications to exercise intervention or pain or musculoskeletal conditions that may limit active exercise intervention