by Eqphysio
Axillary web syndrome (AWS), also known as cording can develop as a side affect of lymph nodes surgery such as sentinel node biopsy or axillary lymph node dissection. These types of surgeries are commonly performed in patients with breast cancer.
What causes AWS?
It is still unclear as to what causes axillary web syndrome however it is believed that the trauma from surgery against the connective tissues can cause inflammation and scar tissue to develop alongside the lymphatic vesse...
by Eqphysio
Recently the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA)
released their position statement on exercise in cancer care:
"Exercise is to be embedded as part of standard practice in
cancer care and to be viewed as an adjunct therapy that helps
counteract the adverse effects of cancer and its treatment"
http://www.mepg.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016
/09/Screen-Sh...
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 "3 Things to Improve Axillary Web Syndrome")
 "3 Ways Exercise Can Help In Cancer Treatments")
 "Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Breast Lymphoedema)")