The Effect of Self-Management Interventions Among Patients With Breast Cancer Related-Lymphedema

To manage lymphedema, it's important to be aware of symptoms and risk factors, evaluate the afflicted extremity, prevent infections, care for the skin, protect the extremity from trauma, maintain a healthy weight, and exercise regularly. Patients were informed face-face about the development and risk factors of lymphedema before and after surgery (first and second day). Educational themes: Symptoms and signs of lymphedema, Development mechanisms and risk factors of lymphedema, Evaluation of lymphedema, Prevention of possible infections, Skin care, Protecting the arm and the breast from traumas, having ideal weight, Exercising.

Inclusion Criteria: * All patients with BCRL are undergoing Mastectomy * Adult patients ≥ 18 years old * Women with breast cancer who could read and write * Those who had been diagnosed with lymphedema. Exclusion Criteria: * Any patients with cognitive disability * Patients diagnosed with metastasis