Karin Johansson

TL;DR: The aim of publishing this statement is to raise awareness among and promote a response by the international community to address the formidable challenges and pressing unmet needs facing the rehabilitation and recovery of the health sector in post-conflict situations.

TL;DR: Low stretch compression bandaging is an effective treatment giving volume reduction of slight or moderate arm lymphedema in women treated for breast cancer.

TL;DR: Women treated for breast cancer with axillary node dissection with or without adjuvant radiotherapy could maintain their level of physical activity and occupational workload after treatment without an added risk of developing arm lymphedema, while a higher BMI before and after operation increases the lyMPhedema risk.

TL;DR: It is concluded that low intensity exercises can be performed by patients with arm lymphedema without risk of worsening the edema, and exercises without the sleeve may be of benefit provided compression sleeve is worn regularly.

TL;DR: The findings indicate that there are many different practical and psychosocial problems related to arm lymphoedema and it is of great importance that health care professionals should be aware of and have knowledge about these problems.