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Physiotherapy gap for breast cancer patients causing chronic pain and impacting quality of life – ABC News
An alarming number of breast cancer patients miss out on crucial post-operative physiotherapy, causing chronic pain, poor sleep and reduced range of movement, a…
Breast cancer patient Kimmie Jonceski was given a pamphlet and a brief consultation with a physiotherapist, who advised her to keep her arms and shoulders moving after her initial mastectomy surgery.
Key points:
- New research has found most breast cancer patients do not receive enough physiotherapy care after surgery
- Researcher Dr Deirdre McGhee is hoping to create a free online resource that guides women through a comprehensive recovery
- Untreated problems after breast surgery can lead to ongoing pain…
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