It is February once again and we focus on promoting cancer prevention. Cancer prevention plays a vital role in reducing the burden of the disease on individuals and society. With the number of cancer diagnoses projected to continue to increase in the United States, it is crucial to understand the importance of prevention to save lives and minimize the physical, emotional, and financial strain that cancer has on patients, their families, and society.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 1 in 8 Women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime therefore it is important to be aware of the early signs of symptoms of Breast Cancer for early detection and treatment. A variety of successful treatment options are available contributing to 3.8 million Breast Cancer survivors in the United States, however addressing secondary effects are treatment may be less understood. People may experience loss of motion, fatigue, numbness, swelling, and balance issues. Fortunately Cancer related problems can be eased with the help of a physical therapist.
March is National Lymphedema Awareness Month. At Virginian Rehabilitation and Wellness we have a wonderful team of Lymphedema specialists: Shirlea North, PT, DPT, CLT and Heidi Pena, PTA, LMT, CLT
To help increase awareness and understanding about lymphedema management, Heidi has written a great informational blog.
