Misregulation of lymphatic valve development by impaired BMP signalling as potential risk factor for development of breast-cancer related lymphedema KU Leuven
The growing population of breast cancer survivors has resulted in an increased focus on management and early prevention of acute and chronic side-effects of cancer treatment like breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL). BCRL is a progressive condition that can result in chronic swelling of the arm with irreversible changes. BCRL can have a detrimental impact on the quality of life of breast cancer survivors, and often requires life-long ...