《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2017, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (9): 993-996.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2017.09.001

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Breast Cancer Treatment-related Impairments and Rehabilitation Interventions (review)

WANG Miao-wei, GAO Qiang   

  1. Rehabilitation Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuang University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
  • Received:2017-07-24 Revised:2017-09-08 Published:2017-09-25 Online:2017-10-10
  • Contact: Correspondence to GAO Qiang. E-mail: gaoqiang_hxkf@163.com

Abstract: The morbidity of breast cancer is high. Fortunately, long-term survival rate is optimistic after breast cancer treatments. However, a number of impairments commonly result from the treatments of breast cancer. These include axillary web syndrome, lymphedema, cancer-related fatigue, post-mastectomy pain syndrome, and sleep dysfunction, etc. Rehabilitation interventions, such as manual therapy, comprehensive decongestive therapy, aerobic exercises, may help the breast cancer survivors cope with these impairments and improve their quality of life.

Key words: breast cancer, rehabilitation, review

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