Effect of Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT) and Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) on Lymphedema Control after Surgery in Breast Cancer Patients -A Literature Review

Radhika Gopal .S; Rahida B S; Nissi Benoy

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i04.5682

Effect of Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT) and Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) on Lymphedema Control after Surgery in Breast Cancer Patients -A Literature Review

Author(s)	Radhika Gopal .S, Rahida B S, Nissi Benoy
Country	India
Abstract	Background: Breast cancer considerably affects both developed and developing nations globally, it has been the focus of several studies. Lymphedema in breast cancer survivors is a more prevalent condition that healthcare providers often fail to completely comprehend. About five in one women who have undergone breast cancer surgery acquires Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema (BCRL). Lymphedema is a chronic and debilitating disease that that can develop as a consequence of breast cancer treatment. It can have disastrous impacts on a patient's quality of life associated with lymphedema. In general, it is underreported and undertreated. The aim of this reviews study is to determine the effectiveness of CDT on reducing the occurrence of lymphedema in breast cancer patients. Methodology: For these studies literature review, databases PubMed, Google Scholar and science direct were employed. Articles published from 2019-2023, and with the full English text met the inclusion criteria. Articles published prior to 2019 and articles having an incorrect abstract were excluded. Results: CDT has been shown to be useful in reducing the symptoms associated with BCRL. It proved that exercise is safe, in addition to it is important to continue exercise in daily life. The functional status of the patients also showed a noticeable improvement. Conclusion: In patients with BCRL, CDT improves upper extremity functioning and quality of life. Contributing factors include the decrease in volume of lymphedema, aching and heaviness, and an increase in shoulder movement. CDT is a promising therapeutic modality for the lymphedema.
Keywords	Breast Cancer, Lymphedema, Complex Decongestive Therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Quality Of Life.
Field	Physical Science
Published In	Volume 5, Issue 4, July-August 2023
Published On	2023-08-24
Cite This	Effect of Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT) and Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) on Lymphedema Control after Surgery in Breast Cancer Patients -A Literature Review - Radhika Gopal .S, Rahida B S, Nissi Benoy - IJFMR Volume 5, Issue 4, July-August 2023. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i04.5682
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i04.5682
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gsm4wm

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