Open AccessFactors Impacting Management of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema (BCRL) in Hispanic/Latina Breast Cancer Survivors: A Literature Review
Author(s) -
Elizabeth A. Anderson,
Jane M. Armer
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
hispanic health care international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.274
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 1938-8993
pISSN - 1540-4153
DOI - 10.1177/1540415321990621
Subject(s) - psychosocial , medicine , psychological intervention , breast cancer , intervention (counseling) , stress management , gerontology , lymphedema , clinical psychology , quality of life (healthcare) , population , family medicine , nursing , cancer , psychiatry , environmental health
Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a treatment sequela with negative physical and psychological implications. BCRL is a lifetime concern for survivors and is currently incurable. With the increase in the Latino population in the United States, it is critical for the cancer care community to address factors that increase BCRL risk and negatively impact long-term quality of life. This literature review undertook to identify successful intervention strategies for BCRL among Latina survivors.