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After breast-conserving surgery and radiation therapy, some patients develop breast lymphedema—swelling, tightness, and heaviness in the breast area. This study compares two approaches to help manage this side effect: Kinesio Taping (a special elastic tape applied to the breast) and compression therapy (wearing a snug compression vest). Researchers want to see which approach works better, or if combining it with standard care makes the most difference.
Breast lymphedema is a common problem after cancer treatment, and it can cause discomfort and affect quality of life. While several treatments exist, doctors don't yet know which one is most effective, so this trial will help guide future care.
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You will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: routine care alone, routine care plus Kinesio Taping, or routine care plus a compression vest. All participants receive standard care including education, skin care, and exercises. If assigned to Kinesio Taping, special tape will be applied in a fan pattern and left on for 3 days, then removed for 1 day, repeating over 6 weeks. If assigned to compression therapy, you'll wear an adjustable vest for 15–18 hours daily for 6 weeks. You'll have check-ins at baseline, after 6 weeks, and again at 3 and 6 months, where researchers will measure your breast swelling, assess your symptoms, and ask about your quality of life and well-being.
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