Lymphedema
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Five-year, multi-site trial to assess lymphedema prevention concludes
Lymphedema study results could be a game-changer for breast cancer patients and survivors. The Vanderbilt-led trial found that patients with early detection who used L-Dex with additional intervention were less likely to progress to chronic lymphedema than patients monitored with a tape measure receiving the same intervention. Read MoreJun 20, 2022
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Ridner concludes five-year multisite trial to assess lymphedema prevention
Lymphedema study results could be a game-changer for breast cancer patients and survivors. Read MoreApr 28, 2022
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Ridner returns to cancer patient research and care during Research Ramp-up to advance intervention studies
When in-person research activities at Vanderbilt were put on hold in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing professor Sheila Ridner’s steadfast commitment to patients ensured that their care did not suffer. Read MoreNov 20, 2020
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Another way to detect lymphedema
Early detection of lymphedema, which occurs in 20% of patients following breast cancer treatment, may improve therapeutic options for patients. Read MoreOct 22, 2019
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Study to explore lymphedema self care for cancer survivors
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) Assistant Professor Jie Deng, Ph.D., R.N., has been awarded a $789,000 research scholar grant by the American Cancer Society to develop and test a self-care program for head and neck cancer survivors diagnosed with secondary lymphedema and fibrosis (LEF). Read MoreDec 15, 2016
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National Lymphedema Network honors VUMC research efforts
Lymphedema research conducted at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) to better understand patient risk for this chronic condition and treatment responses received recognition at an international conference. Read MoreSep 22, 2016
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Study shows compression device helps ease lymphedema
Lymphedema patients saw a nearly 80 percent reduction in cellulitis episodes by using an advanced pneumatic compression device at home, according to a study in JAMA Dermatology co-authored by Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s Sheila Ridner, Ph.D., and University of Minnesota School of Public Health Associate Professor Pinar Karaca-Mandic, Ph.D. Read MoreOct 8, 2015
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Grant to boost head and neck lymphedema research
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) has been awarded a four-year, $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to establish a valid, clinically useful measurement battery for head and neck lymphedema and fibrosis (LEF). Read MoreMar 5, 2015
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VUSN study seeks to improve lymphedema care
A new Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) study may lead to earlier detection and better outcomes for the 20-30 percent of breast cancer patients with lymphedema, the painful and stigmatizing arm swelling that often results from treatment. Read MoreOct 16, 2014
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MRI used as new tool in predicting lymphedema risk
A new Vanderbilt study is the first to use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to noninvasively measure lymphatic flow. Read MoreSep 12, 2013