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A retrospective analysis of 49 out of 100 patients enrolled in a longitudinal prospective study at a Midwestern breast center evaluates: (1) time required for completion of bilateral limb measurements and Lymphedema Breast Cancer Questionnaire (LBCQ); (2) referral to LE management with limb volume increase (LVI) and\/or LBCQ symptoms; and (3) cost of LE management at lower LVI (\u22655%\u2013\u226410%) versus traditional (\u226510%). Findings revealed a visit timeframe mean of 40.3 min (range = 25\u201360); 43.6% of visits were \u226430-min timeframe. Visit and measurement times decreased as clinic staff gained measurement experience; measurement time mean was 17.9 min (range = 16.9\u201318.9). LBCQ symptoms and LVI were significantly (p &lt; 0.001) correlated to LE referral; six of the nine patients referred (67%) displayed both LBCQ symptoms\/LVI. Visits with no symptoms reported did not result in referral, demonstrating the importance of using both indicators when assessing early LE. 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