Melissa N Skolny
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Recent Articles
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Swaroop M, Ferguson C, Horick N, Skolny M, Miller C, Jammallo L, et al.
Breast Cancer Res Treat
. 2015 May;
151(2):393-403.
PMID: 25940996
Taxane-based chemotherapy for the treatment of breast cancer is associated with fluid retention in the extremities; however, its association with development of breast cancer-related lymphedema is unclear. We sought to...
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Chandra R, Miller C, Skolny M, Warren L, Horick N, Jammallo L, et al.
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys
. 2015 Mar;
91(4):760-4.
PMID: 25752389
Purpose: We previously evaluated the risk of breast cancer-related lymphedema (LE) with the addition of regional lymph node irradiation (RLNR) and found an increased risk when RLNR is used. Here...
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OToole J, Ferguson C, Swaroop M, Horick N, Skolny M, Brunelle C, et al.
Breast Cancer Res Treat
. 2015 Mar;
150(2):381-8.
PMID: 25749734
We sought to assess the association of breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) with the ability to perform upper extremity activities of daily living (ADL) in our patient population. 324 breast cancer...
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Miller C, Colwell A, Horick N, Skolny M, Jammallo L, OToole J, et al.
Ann Surg
. 2015 Jan;
263(2):399-405.
PMID: 25607768
Objective: We sought to determine the risk of lymphedema associated with immediate breast reconstruction compared to mastectomy alone. Background: Immediate breast reconstruction is increasingly performed at the time of mastectomy....
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Jammallo L, Miller C, Horick N, Skolny M, OToole J, Specht M, et al.
Oncol Nurs Forum
. 2014 Aug;
41(5):473-83.
PMID: 25158653
Purpose/objectives: To identify demographic and treatment characteristics associated with postoperative fear of lymphedema. Design: Prospective cohort study. Setting: Outpatient breast clinic at a comprehensive cancer center in the northeastern United...
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Taghian N, Miller C, Jammallo L, OToole J, Skolny M
Crit Rev Oncol Hematol
. 2014 Aug;
92(3):227-34.
PMID: 25085806
Lymphedema resulting from breast cancer treatment is a chronic condition which can significantly compromise quality of life. We sought to review various aspects of breast-cancer related lymphedema including measurement techniques,...
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Miller C, Specht M, Skolny M, Horick N, Jammallo L, OToole J, et al.
Breast Cancer Res Treat
. 2014 Feb;
144(1):71-7.
PMID: 24500108
Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) and radiation therapy (RT) are commonly recommended for mastectomy patients with positive sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB). Effective alternatives to ALND that reduce lymphedema risk...
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Warren L, Miller C, Horick N, Skolny M, Jammallo L, Sadek B, et al.
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys
. 2014 Jan;
88(3):565-71.
PMID: 24411624
Purpose/objective: Lymphedema after breast cancer treatment can be an irreversible condition with a negative impact on quality of life. The goal of this study was to identify radiation therapy-related risk...
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OToole J, Jammallo L, Miller C, Skolny M, Specht M, Taghian A
Oncologist
. 2013 Nov;
18(11):1243-4.
PMID: 24218004
No abstract available.
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Jammallo L, Miller C, Singer M, Horick N, Skolny M, Specht M, et al.
Breast Cancer Res Treat
. 2013 Oct;
142(1):59-67.
PMID: 24122390
Identifying risk factors for lymphedema in patients treated for breast cancer has become increasingly important, given the current lack of standardization surrounding diagnosis and treatment. Reports on the association of...