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Category: Breast Cancer

7 Exercises to Get Rid of Shoulder Pain After Breast Cancer

Shoulder pain after breast cancer treatment is common, but you don’t have to accept it as your new normal with a consistent physical therapy routine.

Shoulder pain after breast cancer treatment is common, but you don’t have to accept it as your new normal with a consistent physical therapy routine.

Maintaining healthy habits, such as getting enough sleep and physical therapy, can reduce the side effects of radiation therapy.

If you notice a swelling lump, you may have developed a seroma after surgery. Here’s what it means and what you should do.

Have swelling under armpit? This can happen as a result of inflammation from surgery or something like lymphedema. Here’s what to do.

The typical double mastectomy recovery time is 3 to 8 weeks (or 6 to 12 weeks with breast reconstruction). Here’s how to support yourself.

Learn about mastectomy scars and how to take care of them to minimize discomfort and appearance from a physical therapist + oncology specialist.

If you develop swelling in your chest after breast cancer treatment, try these exercises for breast lymphedema to reduce discomfort.

Wondering when and how to start exercise after mastectomy? Learn everything you need to know from a physical therapist.

Proper breast cancer rehabilitation helps you manage uncomfortable symptoms, regain strength, and get back to living a fulfilling life.

Lymphedema commonly develops after cancer treatment or lymph node removal. Learn how to prevent lymphedema and minimize your risk.

Learn more about the side effects of radiation for breast cancer and how to improve them from a board-certified oncology clinical specialist.