A Study of a Comprehensive Prevention Program to Reduce Lymphedema After Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in People With Breast Cancer

A Prospective Cohort Study of Patients Undergoing ALND for Treatment of Breast Cancer: The Efficacy of a Comprehensive Prevention Program in Decreasing the Incidence of Lymphedema and Improving Quality of Life

The purpose of this study to test whether a comprehensive program may help the lymph fluid to drain out of the arm and prevent lymphedema in participants with breast cancer.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female sex
• Diagnosis of breast cancer
• Ages 18 to 75 years
• Consented for unilateral ALND or for unilateral SLNB with possible ALND

Exclusion Criteria:

• Male sex
• Does not speak English
• Does not fit into study garment
• Axillary recurrence
• History of ALND
• Requirement of bilateral ALND for the treatment of breast cancer
• Treatment with SLNB only
• Known anaphylactic allergy to ICG dye used in ILR
• Impaired decision-making capacity