Efficacy of Multi-waved Locked System Laser Versus Cold Compression Therapy on Breast Cancer-related Lymphoedema

Efficacy of Multi-waved Locked System Laser Versus Cold Compression Therapy on Breast Cancer-related Lymphoedema: Randomized Controlled Trial

This study was conducted:

• To investigate the effect of MLS Laser in the management of patients with unilateral BCRL regarding lymphatic flow, volumetric measurement and HRQL assessment.
• To investigate the effect of CCT in the management of patients with unilateral BCRL regarding lymphatic flow, volumetric measurement and HRQL assessment.
• To compare the effect of MLS Laser versus CCT in the management of patients with unilateral BCRL regarding lymphatic flow, volumetric measurement and HRQL assessment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female patients with unilateral BCRL.
• Age of patients above 18 years old
• Patient history of modified radical mastectomy, chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy.
• Patients undertaken have history or current hormonal treatment.
• Patients with moderate lymphoedema (20-40% increase in extremity volume)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have severe co-morbid diseases.
• Presence of other cancers, cancer recurrence, lymphatic malformation, or vascular disease
• Patients who are having current chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy.
• Patients who have bilateral lymphedema, current metastases, elephantiasis, infection, lymphangiosis carcinomatosa, cellulitis, venous thrombosis, or congestive heart failure
• Patients with musculoskeletal disorders affecting upper extremity.