Graham, P.H. (2002). Compression prophylaxis may increase the potential for flight-associated lymphoedema after breast cancer treatment. Breast, 11 (1), 66–71.

Researchers conducted a survey to elicit information that would aid in the evaluation of the potential connection between flying and lymphedema. The study reported on 287 women with relapse-free breast cancer with known pathology/treatment and prospectively measured arm circumferences. Patient and treatment factors were age, type of surgery, number of nodes sampled and number positive, and radiotherapy technique.

Subjects were surveyed by phone and mail regarding flight history, precautions taken, and incidences of arm swelling subsequent to flying.