Contribution of the Godoy Method® to Treat Breast Cancer- Related Lymphedema Running Head: Godoy Method and Breast Cancer

Jose Maria Pereira de Godoy; Henrique Jose Pereira de Godoy; Ana Carolina Pereira de Godoy; Maria de Fatima Guerreiro Godoy

doi:10.15621/ijphy/2025/v12i3/1854

Authors

Jose Maria Pereira de Godoy Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Department of the Medicine School in São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), Director Clinica Godoy-Brazil and research CNPq (National Council for Research and Development), Brazil. E-mail:godoyjmp@gmail.com
Henrique Jose Pereira de Godoy Resident in Vascular Surgery Discipline in Faculdade de Medicina de São Jose do Rio Preto-FAMERP/Hospital de Base-Brazil and Member Research Group in the Clínica Godoy, Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil.
Ana Carolina Pereira de Godoy Physician specialized in Intensive Care, fellow in Intensive Pediatric Heart Surgery, Hospital da Criança e Maternidade (HCM) - Medicine School of Sao Jose do Rio Preto (FAMERP), Brazil.
Maria de Fatima Guerreiro Godoy 4Occupational Therapist professor of the Post-Graduate Stricto Sensu in Medicine School in São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP) and Research Group of the Clínica Godoy, Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil.

Abstract

Background: Lymphedema of the arm and chest is one complication of breast cancer treatment. It brings yet another challenge to patients and professionals responsible for their rehabilitation. The study aims to show advances in the treatment of lymphedema using this Godoy technique and your evaluation.
Development studies: In recent years, new concepts and contributions to the treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema have evolved, including the Godoy method. The Godoy method has many facets: new drainage techniques adapted to treat lymphedema after breast cancer treatment, new concepts such as an intensive form of treatment, mechanical lymphatic drainage equipment, new materials for making compression sleeves, a line of research associated with exercises and occupational activities, evaluation of psychological aspects, and the creation of multidisciplinary therapeutic groups.
Conclusion: In summary, a set of innovations that improve therapeutic outcomes. This review identifies the fundamental principles of Godoy's method intervention studies for the treatment of lymphedema, ensuring their clinical relevance and providing practicing clinicians not only with a better understanding but also with the ability to implement them in their own studies.