Physiotherapy challenges in the management of breast cancer

Breast cancer claims fewer lives in Switzerland, but it profoundly impacts the quality of life, with various treatments carrying significant side effects. Cancer treatments include physiotherapy as soon as possible. Physiotherapist, movement expert, using physical activity, enhances survival rates,...

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Published inRevue médicale suisse Vol. 20; no. 872; pp. 899 - 901
Main Authors Lessert, Claudia, Garcia Toro, Cristina, Vermeulen, Sarah, Vignaux, Laurence
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published Switzerland 01.05.2024
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Female
Humans
Physical Therapy Modalities
Quality of Life
Switzerland - epidemiology
Switzerland
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Summary:Breast cancer claims fewer lives in Switzerland, but it profoundly impacts the quality of life, with various treatments carrying significant side effects. Cancer treatments include physiotherapy as soon as possible. Physiotherapist, movement expert, using physical activity, enhances survival rates, reduces treatment-related side effects, and improves quality of life. After surgery, it addresses pain, functional limitations, and lymphatic issues. In the long term, it not only reduces the risk of recurrence of cancer but also enhances post-treatment quality of life and aids in the reintegration with one's "new" body. It empowers patients to actively engage in their treatment, illness, and recovery.
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ISSN:1660-9379
DOI:10.53738/REVMED.2024.20.872.899