Journal of Korean Traditional Oncology (대한암한의학회지)

Korean Association of Traditional Oncology (대한암한의학회)
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Effects of Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy for Lymphoedema in Women With Breast Cancer

유방암 여성 환자의 림프부종에 대한 림프배액맛사지의 효과

  • Oh, Soo-Yeon (Department of Beauty Art, Youngsan University) ;
  • Kim, Hyeon-Ah (Wellness Academia, Daejeon University) ;
  • Jung, Kwang-Jo (Wellness Academia, Daejeon University) ;
  • Kim, Jung-Sun (East-West Cancer Center, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Cho, Chong-Kwan (East-West Cancer Center, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Yoo, Hwa-Seung (East-West Cancer Center, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University)
  • 오수연 (영산대학교 미용예술학과) ;
  • 김현아 (대전대학교 웰니스 아카데미아) ;
  • 정광조 (대전대학교 웰니스 아카데미아) ;
  • 김정선 (대전대학교 한의과대학 동서암센터) ;
  • 조종관 (대전대학교 한의과대학 동서암센터) ;
  • 유화승 (대전대학교 한의과대학 동서암센터)
  • Published : 2007.12.28
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Abstract

Objective: We have the purpose of evaluating the effects of lymphatic massage on lymphoedema in breast cancer patients. Method: The patient who has in condition of lymphoedema after the breast cancer therapy is taken massages with aroma oil for 5 days. We measured the upper arm circumference and edema index before and after the therapy. We also measure the edema index of normal arm to compare with the abnormal one. Results: We gave 4 patients the decongestive lymphatic therapy and now present the positive conclusion. 3cases of the 4 showed decrease of circumferences and edema index. It means that the edematous condition getting better during these therapy. Conclusion: Lymphatic massage with aroma therapy may have effectiveness on lymphoedema in breast cancer patients. but further advanced clinical trials are needed.

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