Life After Breast Cancer: How Lymphedema Affects the Quality of Life in Women

Abstract

According to data from the World Health Organization, more than 10 million new cases of breast cancer (BC) are diagnosed each year. This type of cancer ranks as the leading malignancy among women, accounting for up to 16% of all cancer cases. For every 100 women diagnosed with breast cancer, there is 1 man. In Europe, over 370,000 new cases are registered annually, with
approximately 130,000 women succumbing to this disease. The highest mortality rates from breast cancer are observed in the United Kingdom, Denmark, and France, while countries such as India, Ethiopia, China, and Mongolia report significantly lower rates [1].