Comprehensive Management of Breast Cancer
- Speaker:
- Minnie Jan, PT, DPT
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 34 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
May 20, 2021
- Product Code:
- POS064665
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer, and the survival rate is increasing. A substantial amount of research and growing number of specialists help these patients through a very challenging time of uncertainty. We can help this population thrive!
Cancer rehabilitation services are greatly underutilized, and you can make a positive impact on the lives of these women. You’ll learn:
- Evidence-based treatment techniques that mitigate side effects of cancer treatment
- Red flags to watch out for and appropriate referral guidelines
- Key components of a comprehensive risk-reduction program
- How to advocate for available resources to improve quality of life
As a pivotal player in the healthcare team, you can improve function, quality of life and optimize breast cancer recovery.
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Comprehensive Management of Breast Cancer (2.9 MB) | 27 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Minnie Jan, PT, DPT Related seminars and products
Minnie Jan is a physical therapist based in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in oncologic physical therapy since 2016. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from New York University, and completed an oncology residency at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Currently, she is an Instructor of Clinical Physical Therapy at University of Southern California, where she continues to treat in the clinic, as well as teach special topics related to cancer and lymphedema management.
Speaker Disclosure
Financial: Minnie Jan is an instructor of Clinical Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Minnie Jan is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association; the California Physical Therapy Association; and the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy.
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Objectives
- Utilize a breast cancer case to understand breast cancer treatments and cancer treatment-related side effects, which may lead to physical, emotional, and cognitive limitations.
- Apply interventions to manage breast cancer treatment-related side effects.
- Evaluate the appropriateness for treatment or need for referral to the interdisciplinary care team (oncology team or other health care providers).
Outline
Breast Cancer Journey- Surgery and reconstruction
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Hormone therapy
- Musculoskeletal impairments
- Lymphedema
- Cardiotoxicity
- Cancer related fatigue
- Peripheral neuropathy/balance and falls
- Cognitive deficits and psychosocial impacts
- Red flags to watch out for
- Most common sites of metastases
- Clear understanding of when to refer
Target Audience
- Athletic Trainers
- Chiropractors
- Exercise Physiologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Personal Trainers
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapy Assistants
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
- Strength and Conditioning Coaches
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