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NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for Survivorship
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81% Lower Rate of Chronic Cancer-Related Lymphedema

Chirag Shah, MD, April Zambelli-Weiner, Nicole Delgado, Ashley Sier, Robert Bauserman, Jerrod Nelms

This meta‑analysis comparing bioimpedance spectroscopy versus circumferential measurement includes:

  • 50 lymphedema studies and over 67,000 patients studied
  • Investigated BCRL in breast cancer patients
  • Analyzed impact of prospective monitoring and intervention

Study Findings

Results of meta-analysis comparing the use of Bioimpedance Spectroscopy vs. Circumferential Measurement (tape measure) and Impact of Prospective Monitoring and Intervention for Lymphedema.

81% Lower Rate of Chronic Lymphedema than Circumference Monitoring

This recent meta-analysis confirms that routine monitoring for early detection of lymphedema using ImpediMed’s L-Dex® technology, combined with early intervention, cuts the relative rate of chronic breast cancer-related lymphedema by 81% when compared to circumference monitoring.

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81% Lower Rate of Chronic Lymphedema than Circumference Monitoring

Statistically Lower Rates of Chronic Lymphedema in High-Risk Patients and Short-Term and Long-Term Follow-up

Reduced Rates of Chronic Lymphedema in Short-Term and Long-Term Follow-up

This recent meta-analysis confirms that routine monitoring for early detection of lymphedema using ImpediMed’s L-Dex® technology, combined with early intervention, cuts the relative rate of chronic breast cancer-related lymphedema by 81% when compared to circumference monitoring.

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Reduced Rates of Chronic Lymphedema in High-Risk Patients

The benefit is sustained in high-risk subgroups as well as short-term and long-term follow-up. L-Dex monitoring and intervention studies showed a statistically significant reduction in chronic lymphedema in studies with >50% axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), >40% mastectomy, <2 years follow-up, and>2 years follow-up when compared to circumference studies.

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Statistically Lower Rates of Chronic Lymphedema in High-Risk Patients and Short-Term and Long-Term Follow-up

Clinical Practice Guidelines

NCCN Guidelines® recommend patient education and regular monitoring for the early detection of lymphedema.

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Additional guidelines support early detection and intervention

Testing for Early Lymphedema is Easy

L-Dex® testing with the
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Oncology Solutions

ImpediMed’s point-of-care oncology solutions can help you deliver targeted, personalized, care to your patients.

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Lymphedema Prevention Program

Comprehensive program to reduce the impact of lymphedema on cancer patients and reduce cost of care.

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L-Dex Analysis for Lymphedema

Offer your patients peace of mind. Know their L‑Dex score with the leading technology for point-of-care lymphedema assessment.

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ImpediMed SOZO Device featuring L-Dex Analysis

SOZO Digital Health Platform

SOZO uses ImpediMed’s BIS technology to measure and track critical information about the human body to aid clinicians in managing chronic disease and maximizing patient health. SOZO is non-invasive, fast, and easy to use. Results from the 30-second test1 are available immediately providing proactive patient care including early detection of disease progression, treatment monitoring, and patient education.

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References

  1. As tested on Android.