Incidence, risk factors and estimates of a woman's risk of developing secondary lower limb lymphedema and lymphedema-specific supportive care needs in women treated for endometrial cancer


Autoria(s): Beesley, Vanessa L.; Rowlands, Ingrid J.; Hayes, Sandi C.; Janda, Monika; O'Rourke, Peter; Marquart, Louise; Quinn, Michael A.; Spurdle, Amanda B.; Obermair, Andreas; Brand, Alison; Oehler, Martin K.; Leung, Yee; McQuire, Lesley; Webb, Penelope M.
Contribuinte(s)

The Australian National Endometrial Cancer Study Group

Data(s)

2015

Resumo

Objectives: Few studies have assessed the risk and impact of lymphedema among women treated for endometrial cancer. We aimed to quantify cumulative incidence of, and risk factors for developing lymphedema following treatment for endometrial cancer and estimate absolute risk for individuals. Further, we report unmet needs for help with lymphedema-specific issues. Methods: Women treated for endometrial cancer (n = 1243) were followed-up 3–5 years after diagnosis; a subset of 643 completed a follow-up survey that asked about lymphedema and lymphedema-related support needs. We identified a diagnosis of secondary lymphedema from medical records or self-report. Multivariable logistic regression was used to evaluate risk factors and estimates. Results: Overall, 13% of women developed lymphedema. Risk varied markedly with the number of lymph nodes removed and, to a lesser extent, receipt of adjuvant radiation or chemotherapy treatment, and use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (pre-diagnosis). The absolute risk of developing lymphedema was > 50% for women with 15 + nodes removed and 2–3 additional risk factors, 30–41% for those with 15 + nodes removed plus 0–1 risk factors or 6–14 nodes removed plus 3 risk factors, but ≤ 8% for women with no nodes removed or 1–5 nodes but no additional risk factors. Over half (55%) of those who developed lymphedema reported unmet need(s), particularly with lymphedema-related costs and pain. Conclusion: Lymphedema is common; experienced by one in eight women following endometrial cancer. Women who have undergone lymphadenectomy have very high risks of lymphedema and should be informed how to self-monitor for symptoms. Affected women need greater levels of support.

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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/79240/

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Elsevier

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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/79240/1/79240_AcceptedVersion.pdf

DOI:10.1016/j.ygyno.2014.11.006

Beesley, Vanessa L., Rowlands, Ingrid J., Hayes, Sandi C., Janda, Monika, O'Rourke, Peter, Marquart, Louise, Quinn, Michael A., Spurdle, Amanda B., Obermair, Andreas, Brand, Alison, Oehler, Martin K., Leung, Yee, McQuire, Lesley, & Webb, Penelope M. (2015) Incidence, risk factors and estimates of a woman's risk of developing secondary lower limb lymphedema and lymphedema-specific supportive care needs in women treated for endometrial cancer. Gynecologic Oncology, 136(1), pp. 87-93.

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Copyright 2014 Elsevier Inc.

NOTICE: this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Gynecologic Oncology. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Gynecologic Oncology, VOL 136, ISSUE 1, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2014.11.006

Fonte

Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Public Health & Social Work

Palavras-Chave #110000 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES #111700 PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES #Lower limb lymphedema #Endometrial cancer #Risk factors #Unmet needs
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Journal Article