Cancer Rehab Continuing Education

cancer rehabilitation continuing education will expand on the therapists knowledge of the tissue healing and disease processes and how each system of the body is affected from surgical, hormonal, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and/or radiation treatments.

Post-Mastectomy Diaphragmatic Breathing

Post-Mastectomy Diaphragmatic Breathing is an essential, evidence-based component of the postoperative pulmonary and lymphatic rehabilitation protocol following mastectomy and breast reconstruction. Physiologically, post-surgical pain and splinting can induce a restrictive ventilatory pattern, reducing functional residual capacity (FRC) and predisposing the patient to postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs), notably atelectasis. Diaphragmatic breathing Read more

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Cancer Rehab Continuing Education Course

Cancer Related Fatigue

Is Cancer Related Fatigue a Real Problem? Cancer-related fatigue is a common and debilitating symptom experienced by cancer patients, affecting individuals daily life and treatment. Unlike typical tiredness, CRF is persistent, overwhelming, and not relieved by rest or sleep. It can significantly impact daily functioning, making routine activities like working, Read more

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Microvascular breast reconstruction – Cancer Rehab Continuing Education

This week’s series focuses on Cancer Rehab Continuing Education Course material specifically microvascular breast reconstruction. The course Maximizing Post-Surgical Outcomes in Cancer Rehabilitation presents several reconstructive surgical procedures for cancer patients. Today’s topic is reconstruction surgery. When Does Reconstruction Begin? Usually, reconstruction starts at the time of a mastectomy; you Read more

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