The Importance of Physical Therapy for Breast Cancer Patients

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2024-06-05

• Preventing arm swelling caused by the removal of lymph nodes under the armpit near the affected breast, and treating the swelling if it appears.
• Preventing stiffness in the shoulder joint and maintaining the range of motion of the affected arm, especially after surgical procedures.
• Reducing pain and nerve inflammation resulting from mastectomy and lymph node cleaning.
• Preventing and reducing the side effects of various treatments (chemotherapy, hormonal, targeted, immunotherapy, radiation, surgical).

• It is preferable to start physical therapy after surgical procedures to avoid the effects.
• Sessions can be conducted at any time during the patient's treatment journey as per the treating physician's recommendation.
• Physical therapy sessions continue according to the physical therapist's instructions.