Resistance Training and Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Survivors
In this cohort study of breast cancer survivors, intense resistance training did not exacerbate lymphedema and was associated with improvements in fluid balance and lean mass in the upper extremities. These findings suggest support for the inclusion of structured resistance exercise as part of breast cancer treatment and survivorship care.
Authors
- Suzanne B. Coopey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3125-1139)
- Sushil Beriwal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4920-4595)
- Parisa Shamsesfandabadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9428-9225)
- Janette Gomez
- Colin E. Champ (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1879-7463)
- David Carpenter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9261-7168)
- Christie Hilton
- Yue Yin
- Mostafa Shams Esfand Abadi
Institutions
- Allegheny Health Network (US)
- Atlanta Medical Center (US)
- Allegheny-Singer Research Institute (US)
- Wake Forest University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA Network Open
- Published
- 2025-06-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.14765
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.18