A Randomized Trial Evaluating Bioimpedance Spectroscopy Versus Tape Measurement in the Prevention of Lymphedema Following Locoregional Treatment for Breast Cancer (PREVENT)
Based upon the current state of science, the investigators are proposing to conduct a randomized clinical trial in which participants are randomized post-surgery to either BIS or circumferential (tape) measurements for follow-up arm measurements. When patients in the BIS group have an L-Dex change that is ≥6.5 units higher than the pre-surgical baseline measure, and when patients in the tape measurement group have a volume change in the at-risk arm that is between ≥ 5% and \<10% above pre-surgical baselines (without similar change in non-at-risk arm), both will receive four weeks of 23-32 mm compression sleeve and gauntlet therapy.
• Histologically confirmed invasive breast cancer or Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
• Planned surgical procedure
• Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.