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Breast cancer-related lymphedema and quality of life: A qualitative analysis over years of survivorship

Anbari, Allison B, Wanchai, Ausanee, Armer, Jane M·2021·Chronic Illness

Abstract

Objectives: The study purpose was to examine perspectives of women with newly diagnosed breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) regarding their quality of life over seven years. Method: Data were collected over seven years using the Lymphedema and Breast Cancer Questionnaire (LBCQ). Participants with BCRL answered open-ended questions corresponding to changes in mood and lifestyle from post-op through annual interviews and surveys. Self-reported data from 97 participants with BCRL were analyzed using in vivo coding and template-style content analysis to elicit the impact of BCRL on quality of life domains. Results: Data saturation was achieved as participants neared 30 to 36 months post- breast cancer diagnosis. Three major themes were identified related to BCRL’s impact on: physical function; daily living and social function; and psychological function. Discussion: Findings suggest that BCRL impacts quality of life not only soon after diagnosis, but also throughout survivorship years. Healthcare providers should develop programs to enhance quality of life for survivors with BCRL.

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Authors
Anbari, A. B., Wanchai, A., & Armer, J. M.
Affiliations
  • University of Missouri (US)
  • Boromarajonani College of Nursing Buddhachinaraj (TH)
Corresponding author
Anbari, Allison B
Venue
Chronic Illness
Published
2019-09-04
Volume
17
Issue
3
Pages
257-268
ISSN
  • 1742-3953 (ISSN-L)
  • 1745-9206
OpenAlex
W2971399307
Cited by
70
References
43
Citations by year
2026: 11 · 2025: 13 · 2024: 8 · 2023: 9 · 2022: 9 · 2021: 11 · 2020: 7
FWCI
2.80
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Chronic Illness (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Ellis Fischel Cancer Center (Research Gift Funds)
  • National Institute of Nursing Research (1 R01 NR010293, R01 NR05342)
  • University of Missouri (PRIME C2720047, PRIME C2720073)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Lymphatic System and Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Women's cancer prevention and management
Keywords
breast cancer-related lymphedema, quality of life, breast cancer survivorship, long-term survivorship, physical function, psychological functioning, patient perspectives
MeSH terms
Survivorship, Breast Neoplasms, Female, Humans, Lymphedema, Quality of Life, Surveys and Questionnaires

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