
The diagnosis of a secondary malignant lymphoedema which is caused by tumor infiltration or tumor compression is a very important sign for an unknown primary, but also for a tumor relapse. It is a big challenge, because it is often associated with a long story of woe, severe pain and a big reduction in mobility. Only an early diagnosis and introduction of a tumor-specific therapy is able to prevent the progress of this disease. As the secondary lymphedema is a chronic progressive disease, the early beginning of the "Complex physical Oedematherapy" is necessary, which consists of a combination of manual lymph drainage, compression by the use of bandages and special stockings for compression, physical training to improve mobility, dermatological care and drug therapy. Lymphedema is a chronic incurable disease. Therefore the therapeutic goal is to reach a stable disease without symptoms, which means reducing the lymphedema to "Stadium 0, latent stage".
Palliative Care, Breast Neoplasms, Mastectomy, Segmental, Combined Modality Therapy, Long-Term Care, Carcinoma, Ductal, Postoperative Complications, Disease Progression, Humans, Lymph Node Excision, Female, Lymphedema, Neoplasm Recurrence, Local, Neoplasm Staging
Palliative Care, Breast Neoplasms, Mastectomy, Segmental, Combined Modality Therapy, Long-Term Care, Carcinoma, Ductal, Postoperative Complications, Disease Progression, Humans, Lymph Node Excision, Female, Lymphedema, Neoplasm Recurrence, Local, Neoplasm Staging
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