Monitoring of Oedema in Cancer Patients - A Pilot Study
The goal of this study is to improve the monitoring of fluid retention in cancer patients. The main question it aims to answer is: Can segmental bioelectrical impedance analysis be used to monitor local fluid retention (edema) in cancer patients? We will include: * Breast cancer patients with fluid and or lymph retention in one or both arms after radiotherapy (outpatients) * Cancer patients with fluid retention in one or both legs after chemotherapy (hospitalized) Participants will: * Have measurements taken using bioelectrical impedance * Provide blood samples and 24-hour urine collection * Weight monitorering * Complete diet and fluid registration (inclusive enteral and parenteral) * Have clinical palpatory and measurement assessment of oedema.
• Habile
• Must be able to speak and read Danish
• Has received/is receiving radiotherapy due to breast cancer within the last 6 months
• Is being followed in the Oncology Outpatient Clinic at Aalborg University Hospital
• Age ≥ 18 years
• Visible lymphoedema in at least one upper extremity
• Habile
• Must be able to speak and read Danish
• Has received/is receiving chemotherapy due to cancer within the last 2 months
• Hospitalised in the Oncology Ward at Aalborg University Hospital
• Estimated length of hospital stay of at least 6 days
• Age ≥ 18 years
• Visible peripheral oedema in at least one lower extremity