Measuring upper limb function and patient reported outcomes after major breast cancer surgery : a pilot study in an Asian cohort

• Main Authors: Chan, Kai Siang, Zeng, Ding, Leung, Joelle Hoi Ting, Ooi, Belinda Si Yin, Kong, Kit Teng, Yeo, Yi Heng, Goo, Jerry Tiong Thye, Chia, Clement Luck Khng
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Science::Medicine; Breast Surgery; Rehabilitation
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/146277
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. Major breast cancer surgery especially with axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), is associated with upper limb functional decline. Majority of studies are conducted in Western population and may not be applicable to Asians. Th...