Course: Helping patients recover from breast cancer treatment: a programme to prevent shoulder problems

Treatments for breast cancer can have local effects on muscles, nerves and lymph vessels in the upper body. They can also have whole body effects, such as fatigue. People living …

The PROSPER programme is a physiotherapy delivered programme to help improve shoulder function in women who are at risk of shoulder problems following non-reconstructive breast cancer surgery. The programme combines …

Lymphoedema Damage to the lymph transport system can occur after surgery or radiotherapy which can lead to accumulations of lymph fluid, known as secondary lymphoedema. Lymph is a thin, clear …

The PROSPER programme has been developed by bringing together information from previous research and recommendations from clinical experts. We met with specialist physiotherapists experienced in breast cancer care and/or the …

The PROSPER programme has been developed for women who are more likely to develop shoulder problems following non-reconstructive surgery for breast cancer. Research suggests the following procedures make it more …