Yoga for women with breast cancer-related lymphoedema: a preliminary 6-month study

30 Innovation in the treatment of breast cancer is reducing the level of collateral damage to the lymphatic system, however, injury during surgery, lymph node removal, or radiation therapy is often unavoidable and can lead to lymphoedema of the arm, breast, or trunk (Cormier et al, 2010). Most women do not develop arm lymphoedema, but as family and recreational activities or hobbies, and improve self image (Radina, 2009). Therefore, it is, important to identify beneficial activities that are accessible, inexpensive and can be performed independently of ongoing professional supervision.