Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy often experience a range of side effects, including fatigue, neuropathy, and changes in cognitive function, which collectively contribute to an increased risk of falls. These side effects can impair balance and coordination, making it essential for healthcare providers to assess falls risk in this vulnerable population. Read more…
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…
In this week’s series on Cancer Rehab Continuing Education Course material, we focus on Lymphedema. In the course Maximizing Post-Surgical Outcomes in Cancer Rehabilitation, Dr. Stanwix discusses how different surgical procedures can minimize lymphedema following a mastectomy. “It is thought that patients should be informed about the development of lymphedema after Read more…