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Recovering Strength and Function Post-Treatment Cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment—which often involves surgery (hysterectomy, trachelectomy) and radiation—are profoundly impactful events. While treatment focuses on survival, patients often face chronic side effects that drastically reduce their quality of life. Some of these issues relate particularly to the pelvic floor and surrounding musculoskeletal system. Common Pelvic Floor…
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide, and its treatments—surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation—can have significant long-term effects on the pelvic floor muscles. It’s signs and symptoms can be found here in a previous blog. These muscles, which support the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs, can be weakened or damaged as a…
Breast cancer awareness month is October. Many of those that have undergone medical treatment (often surgical or radiation interventions) for breast cancer experience upper extremity lymphedema. This is when CDT or Complete Decongestive Therapy comes into play. All About CDT Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) is a specialized treatment designed to manage lymphedema, which is a…
Cancers within the pelvis come in various forms for all genders. It refers to any cancer found within the pelvis. Early detection is important and improves survival rates. After medical treatment for cancer, it is often recommended to undergo pelvic rehabilitation to restore and recover as much of the function of the pelvis and pelvic…
Understanding Ovarian Cancer and Pelvic Health Ovarian cancer, often referred to as the “silent killer,” can be challenging to detect in its early stages. The ovaries, a crucial part of the female reproductive system, are located in the pelvic region. The ovaries not only carry the eggs for reproduction but they also produce and release…