October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

PT for Whole-Body Recovery October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to talk about early detection and also about what recovery looks like afterward. Surgery (mastectomy or lumpectomy), radiation, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy are life-saving, but they can leave physical side effects that last well beyond the final appointment. The Side Effects Most People…

Wear Pink!

Wear Pink!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month During October, we bring awareness to Breast Cancer, honoring survivors, promote early detection, and highlight advances in treatment. Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that about 1 in 8 women (approximately 13%) will…

What is CDT?

What is CDT?

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…

The Journey Beyond Breast Cancer Surgery

The Journey Beyond Breast Cancer Surgery

There are many different surgical options for those with breast cancer or have ductus carcinoma in situ.  (https://bodyharmonypt.com/breast-cancer-awareness-month/) Many times it comes down to an individual’s diagnosis. Early detection and intervention often leads to better short and long term outcomes. So what happens after surgery? Can you jump right back into your life? Will you…