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- Title
THE BENEFITS OF DECONGESTANT THERAPY IN REDUCING LIMFEDEMA AFTER SURGICAL TREATMENT OF BREAST NEOPLASM.
- Authors
ARDELEAN-STANCIU, Mihaela Adriana; BOCA, Ioan-Cosmin
- Abstract
In case of oncological diseases, referring here also to breast cancer, although the pathological process itself is interrupted by surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, complications and alterations of the health status of the persons diagnosed may occur. These complications become persistent and chronic if rehabilitation does not interfere on time or at first symptoms. After surgery, the reduced mobility of the shoulder joint on the operated side, can eventually lead to a locked shoulder. This limits the arm's activity, becoming almost inoperative, and so the recovery time may be days, months, or a year depending on when it starts. Another non-negligible consequence is secondary postoperative lymphedema. Lymphedema, by chronicing, leads to functional impotence, reduced self-esteem, perceived of deformed body image to extreme, depression, anxiety, problems in family and social relationships. A well-formulated treatment strategy, positive support from family and therapists can help improve the quality of life of every person diagnosed with breast cancer. The negative effects on physical and psychosocial health of breast cancer patients could be improved by standardizing subjects' assessment, treatment planning and monitoring effects. Nowadays, breast cancer has a great chance of healing if it has been detected in the early stages. On the other hand, awareness of the prevention of postoperative complications and early onset of decongestant therapy, continuing with home gymnastics and self massage at home, carried out with patience and perseverance, contributes to maintaining a very good quality of life in general.
- Publication
Studia Universitatis Vasile Goldis, Physical Education & Physical Therapy Series, 2018, Vol 7, Issue 1, p44
- ISSN
2284-7324
- Publication type
Article