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APTA Oncology: Diagnosis of Upper-Quadrant Lymphedema Secondary to Cancer: Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

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Date: Saturday, July 1, 2017

Overview

This guideline provides recommendations related to the diagnosis of patients with upper-quadrant lymphedema secondary to cancer.

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Resource Details

Date: July 1, 2017
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  CPG

Symptoms & Conditions

Cancer, Lymphedema

Patient Age

Adult (25-44), Middle Aged (45-64), Aged (65+)

Author(s)

Levenhagen K, Davies C, Perdomo M, Ryans K, Gilchrist L; Oncology Section, American Physical Therapy Association

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