Table 2.
Symptoms and signs of lymphoedema in women after treatment for breast cancer. Figures are percentages (number) of women
| All women who completed part* | Completed LNQ-BC (n=237) | |
|---|---|---|
| Part A: initial survey | ||
| Current symptoms: | ||
| Swelling | 30 (485)† | 79 (182) |
| Pain/ache | 40 (661)† | 61 (144) |
| Shoulder stiffness | 22 (360)† | 37 (87) |
| Numbness | 45 (746)† | 65 (147) |
| No of current symptoms: | ||
| 0 | 31 (526) | 0 |
| 1 | 21 (260) | 27 (65) |
| 2 | 20 (341) | 28 (67) |
| 3 | 15 (262) | 25 (59) |
| 4 | 13 (226) | 19 (46) |
| Self reported presence of lymphoedema | 22 (330)‡ | 60 (130) † |
| Part B: physical assessment | ||
| No of points in which at risk arm was >2 cm larger than other arm: | ||
| 0 | — | 0 |
| 1 | — | 50 (120) |
| 2 | — | 24 (58) |
| 3 | — | 13 (32) |
| 4 | — | 9 (21) |
| 5 | — | 2 (4) |
LNQ-BC=Lymphoedema Needs Questionnaire-Breast Cancer.
*n=1714 for part A and 752 for part B.
†Up to 5% did not answer question.
‡9-11% did not answer question.