Effects of Qigong Exercise on Upper Limb Lymphedema and Blood Flow in Survivors of Breast Cancer: A Pilot Study

Conclusion. Qigong exercise could reduce conventional cancer therapy side effects such as upper limb lymphedema and poor circulatory status in survivors of breast cancer. However, such effects may be temporary, and further studies must be conducted to explore longer term effects.

Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - January 12, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Fong, S. S. M., Ng, S. S. M., Luk, W. S., Chung, J. W. Y., Ho, J. S. C., Ying, M., Ma, A. W. W. Tags: Articles Source Type: research