A cross-sectional study was
conducted in two parts: (1) self-report questionnaire regarding lymphoedema status and benefit received from class
and exercise programme; (2) clinical evaluation and objective measurement to confirm BCRL. 46 women completed
questionnaires; 40 continued to clinical evaluation and objective measurement. BCRL prevalence defined as .10 %
excess limb volume was only 5 %, although clinician judgement identified 23 % with arm lymphoedema and 8 % with
lymphoedema limited to the hand. Clinician judgement correlated highly with patient self-report (Kappa = 0.833,
p = 0.000).