Breast Cancer Rehab

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women worldwide, with one in four female cancers diagnosed as breast cancer. It is also one of the most treatable forms of cancer, resulting in most women surviving after breast cancer treatment. In fact, 90% of patients diagnosed with breast cancer are alive in 5 years. This is great news for our patients diagnosed with breast cancer. If you have ever worked with a patient going through breast cancer treatment, you know this is not an easy road and treatment often leads to long-term effects that can impact a patient's independence and quality of life.

Because of the increased survival rates, we arecontinuing to discover the specific deficits breast cancer survivors are living with long-term. During this course, attendees will learn about the different types of breast cancer as well as medical and surgical treatment options. We will discuss the evidence-based evaluation strategies designed to create a holistic assessment of patient deficits and a thorough therapy plan of care. We will examine treatment strategies that have been shown to maximize treatment outcomes to increase independence with functional mobility and ADLs and improve patient quality of life. As a group, wewill discuss patient case studies designed to increase your ability to utilize information in your clinical practice.

Highlights

• Differentiate medical and surgical treatment options for the management of breast cancer and its impact on patient function
• Interpret assessment strategies designed to maximize clinician understanding of patient deficits related to breast cancer treatment
• Examine and apply evidence-based treatment strategies of upper extremity dysfunction that can impact ADL independence and functional mobility

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants