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About Yuanlu (April) Sun

Dr. Sun's experience as an oncology research nurse was the foundation for her research interest in clinical research, patient-centered care, and self-management for cancer patients. Dr. Sun's research has focused on cancer survivorship and cancer treatment-related lymphedema. Her published manuscripts and conference papers include the self-reported symptoms, physical function impairment associated with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL), as well as rehabilitation issues among breast cancer survivors in general. Her recently completed study examined the influence of breast cancer treatment-related lymphedema on women returning to work. She would like to continue research on developing a better model of clinical rehabilitation for survivors with lymphedema, that promotes individualized support, self-management, and quality of life.

New UMSL faculty member 2019.

Positions

Present Assistant Professor, University of Missouri-St. Louis ‐ College of Nursing
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Disciplines

Research Interests

Grants

2017 - 2018 The Influence of Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema on Women's Return to Work
Toni and Jim Sullivan Endowed Research Fund
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Honors and Awards

  • 43rd Midwest Nursing Research Society Self-care RIG Dissertation Award, 2019
  • V. Jame and Verna Adwell Rhodes Endowed Fellowship, 2017
  • Curator's Grant-in-scholarship, University of Missouri, 2016
  • V. Jame and Verna Adwell Rhodes Endowed Nursing Fellowship Fund, 2013
  • Supplemental Graduate Fellowship, Sinclair School of Nursing, 2012
  • Outstanding Student Scholarship, Sun Yat-sen University, 2009

Education

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PhD, University of Missouri
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BSN, National Sun Yat-Sen University
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Open Access Works (1)

Research Works (8)