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Category: Breast Cancer

Shoulder Pain After Breast Cancer: 7 Exercises to Beat It

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.

Breast Cancer

Shoulder Pain After Breast Cancer: 7 Exercises to Beat It

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.

A close-up of a persons neck and upper chest showing red, irritated, and slightly bumpy skin, possibly due to the side effects of radiation therapy after breast cancer

Breast Cancer

Side Effects of Radiation for Breast Cancer & What to Do

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

Illustration of a person’s chest showing a horizontal surgical scar and indentation, resembling a mastectomy scar tissue photo. The skin tone is light, with no visible clothing or additional features.

Breast Cancer

Scar Tissue Pain Years After Mastectomy and What To Do

If you’re experiencing scar tissue pain years after mastectomy, there are still things you can do to soften the scar tissue and alleviate discomfort.

Illustration of a person lying down with an outstretched arm, —highlighting signs of axillary cording or axillary web syndrome. The person is wearing a teal top.

Breast Cancer

What Is Axillary Web Syndrome and How to Treat It?

Axillary Web Syndrome, or cording, is a tight, rope-like band that forms under your arm, often after breast cancer surgery.

Lymphedema

Lymphedema in Men After Breast Cancer Treatment: What to Do

Lymphedema in men after breast cancer treatment is rare but manageable. Learn about the symptoms and treatment options to reduce swelling.

physical therapist in workout clothes, standing bent over on a yoga mat. Holding yellow dumbbells and rowing them up to her sides to show exercise after breast cancer radiation

Breast Cancer

Exercise After Breast Cancer Radiation

Six stretching and strength exercises for after breast cancer radiation to help reduce pain, stiffness, and tightness.

physical therapist in blue shirt and black pants on gray yoga mat, standing bent over with arms out to the side, hold smalling, yellow dumbbells showing exercise for breast cancer survivors

Breast Cancer

Exercise for Breast Cancer Survivors: Strength and Mobility

Exercises for breast cancer survivors to improve mobility and strength months to years after surgery and cancer treatment.

Breast Cancer

5 Best Mastectomy Bras for an Easier Recovery

These mastectomy bras are comfortable and functional, providing you with support after surgery. Recommended by an oncology PT.

A person showing the fibrosis in their leg.

Breast Cancer

Fibrosis in Lymphedema: What It Is and How to Manage It

Learn about fibrosis in lymphedema, and the causes, symptoms, and treatment options from a certified lymphedema therapist.

Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Recovery Exercises: 3+ Months

Breast cancer recovery exercises for 3+ months to help improve mobility and build strength.

Breast Cancer

9-12 Weeks After Breast Cancer Surgery Exercise Guide

After breast cancer surgery exercises (9-12 weeks) to help improve tightness and increase strength, created by an oncology physical therapist.

A woman looking at the armpit swelling she has.

Breast Cancer

Armpit Swelling: Causes and Treatment Options

Learn about armpit swelling, the causes and symptoms, and various treatment options from a certified lymphedema therapist.

Breast Cancer

Safe Breast Cancer Exercises After Surgery: 4 to 8 Weeks

Stretches and strength breast cancer exercises for 4-8 weeks after surgery to reduce discomfort and swelling.

Breast Cancer

Early Exercises After Breast Cancer Surgery: 0-3 Weeks

Exercises after breast cancer surgery for both when drains are in place and when drains are out, created by an oncology physical therapist.

A woman after a prophylactic mastectomy.

Breast Cancer

Prophylactic Mastectomy: Is It Right for You?

Prophylactic mastectomy is a surgery where one or both breasts are removed to prevent the development of breast cancer.

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