Poor agreement between diagnostic tests for breast cancer-related lymphedema

Published Date: 16 Apr 2025

Various tests—ranging from a tape measure to sophisticated imaging technology—show only low to moderate agreement in diagnosing breast cancer-related lymphedema (BRCL), reports a study in Rehabilitation Oncology.

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