How Can Exercise Prevent and Manage Cancer-related Lymphedema? Exercise can play a significant role in preventing and managing cancer-related lymphedema, a condition that can occur as a side effect of cancer treatment. Lymphedema is the swelling of a limb or body part due to the accumulation of lymphatic…
The Role of Deep Breathing and Exercise in the Prevention and Management of Lymphedema The Role of Deep Breathing and Exercise in the Prevention and Management of Lymphedema Unlike the heart in the blood circulatory system, the lymphatic system does not have an active pump to propel lymphatic…
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema is detected in 7–77% of patients who undergo axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) due to transection of lymph vessels as depicted in selected studies.Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) significantly reduces this risk to 3–7%.This incidence is based on multiple factors such as extent of…
Nutrition Goals when Living with Cancer There are three main nutritional goals for someone living with cancer. They are: 1) To maintain a healthy bodyweight 2) To select a nutritional plan that will supply the body with fuel and nutrients for repair and healing and aid in…
One of the most important, if not THE most important part of recovery from the debilitating side-effects of breast cancer surgery and treatment is correcting postural deviations that are the result of muscle imbalances. We must re-educate the body to restore its’ normal balance. Most of us think…
