《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2018, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (2): 128-133.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2018.02.002

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Persistent Pain after Breast Cancer Surgery and Rehabilitation (review)

SHAO Peng1, JIA Jie2   

  1. 1. Fujian University of Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350000, China;
    2. Department of Rehabilitation, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
  • Received:2017-09-29 Revised:2017-11-25 Published:2018-02-25 Online:2018-03-02
  • Contact: JIA Jie. E-mail:shannonjj@126.com

Abstract: Persistent pain after breast cancer surgery (PPBCS) is a common complication in patients suffering breast cancer surgery. There are varied factors related to PPBCS, such as surgical injuries, pre- and post-operative pain, age, psychosocial factors, genetic factors, and nerve sensitization, etc. Medicine, surgery and rehabilitation could be helpful for PPBCS. Rehabilitation can mobilize the enthusiasm of patients to participate in the treatment, and improve their physical and psychological function, with less side-effect, that could be applied widely.

Key words: breast cancer, post-operative pain, chronic pain, rehabilitation, review

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