The service of rehabilitation of Requena gave a talk at the Association of breast cancer.

Requena, February of 2012.- the rehabilitation of the Hospital of Requena service gave a talk under the title prevention of lymphedema in breast cancer surgery patients ”, on the premises of the Association of the Requena breast cancer.

Made by Raquel Navarro, doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and Amparo Masiá, physiotherapist, the talk has had as objective the dissemination of information on lymphedema. As occurs and that care and exercises are recommended after the intervention, are some of the topics that will be showcased.

Currently, the percentage of patients operated for breast cancer who develop this disease, resulting from the increase in the volume of the arm, pointing the experts, is much less that some years ago thanks to techniques increasingly more conservative surgery and radiotherapy

preventive measures to avoid the occurrence of Lymphoedema are fundamental, that once provided there is no effective curative treatment ”, point out the specialists. In addition, early mobilization of the shoulder is important to prevent later complications of limitation of mobility and retraction of the surgical scar among others.

Therefore from the rehabilitation service is considered of vital importance that patients can recognize Lymphedema in their early stages and the diagnosis and early treatment of the same.