Posts Tagged ‘side effects’
How Baseline Physical Therapy Testing Helps with Breast Cancer Side Effects
Since 2011, many medical professionals have advocated for a “prospective” method of dealing with impairments related to breast cancer treatments such as stiffness, lymphedema, neuropathy, etc. In plain language this means “Start treating side effects before you even start cancer treatments.”
Read MoreBreast Cancer Rehabilitation: Alleviating the Aftereffects of Cancer Treatments
You may be aware of the most direct side effects of breast cancer stemming from surgery, but there are other side effects from radiation and chemotherapy that you should be aware of as you and your oncologist talk about cancer rehab. A breast cancer rehab program should address or anticipate therapy treatments for shoulder mobility…
Read MoreCancer Rehabilitation Helps Survivors with Post-Treatment Side Effects
Intensive cancer treatments have helped people survive cancer, but worsened their post-treatment lives. That’s why innovations in cancer rehab matter.
Read MoreWhat Can Cancer Rehab Help With?
Cancer rehabilitation, or physical therapy specialized in the treatment of cancer-related impairments is an available service for cancer patients and survivors that to date remains highly underutilized. Interventions can help throughout the continuum of cancer care from the time of diagnosis though treatment and into palliative care and can assist patients with living their best…
Read MoreTreating the Side-Effects of Cancer Treatment with Physical Therapy: CIPN
Chemotherapy – Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy or CIPN is a numbness and tingling in the hands and feet due to nerve damage from chemotherapy. CIPN can lead to muscle weakness and balance problems. According to The American Cancer Society two-thirds of patients undergoing chemotherapy will develop CIPN within a month of starting chemo. …
Read MoreCancer Rehab Assessments Minimize Complications After Treatments
Throughout a person’s cancer experience, it is critical to maintain the things in life that are important to you – energy, activity level, relationships. In fact, research shows that an active lifestyle that includes exercise can actually enhance your body’s recovery and contribute to a better quality of life during and after cancer treatment. Life…
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