Computer use with post breast therapy pain syndrome & lymphedema

• DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.23.16_suppl.8185
• Publication Date: 2017-02-23T18:55:09Z
• Authors: E. H. Rosenbaum; A. Andrews; F. Manuel; C. M. Dollbaum; R. A. Wascher
• Keywords: Health Professionals; Secondary lymphedema

8185 Background: In our information-centric society, the ability to use a personal computer is an essential capability in professional and private lives of millions people around world. The problem persistent swelling or pain one both arms after trauma any kind may affect usage, especially for who must work on prolonged periods time. functional impairment using comfortably with Post Breast Therapy Pain Syndrome (PBTPS) Lymphedema has received little literature research attention. Methods: Pilot questionnaires were developed September 2002 evaluate perceived utility Living educational content at CancerSupportiveCare.com. From November 2004 website served 158,600 pages PBTPS information interested patients, support teams medical professionals from 134 countries, including USA (number hits not included because term hit misleading, e.g. 1000 graphics + 1 web page = 1001 hits). Results: Score 1–4 (n=1162 responses, 643 Lypmhedema 519 PBTPS) Of 1162 993 patients (85%) 169 health care (15%) Overall 97% respondents felt that was somewhat-to-very helpful Conclusions: An Internet-based approach educating about rarely discussed under-reported complications cancer therapy resulted >97% favorable response readers countries. This understanding facilitates interactions between specialists non-threatening anonymous forum, encourages strong culture reciprocal interactions. No significant financial relationships disclose.