Overview
Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women and common surgical treatment done include partial or total mastectomy. Sometimes, surgery may involve removal of lymph nodes under the armpit of the operated site. As a result of that, one may have risk of developing lymphedema (swelling) on the operated arm.
Common questions raised by patients and caregiver includes - “Will I still be able to continue working or do my household chores with the affected arm?”
Through this webinar sharing, you will be able to find more about: • What is lymphedema • Risk factors of lymphedema • Myths of do and don’ts post breast surgery • Prevention measures to minimise the risk of arm lymphedema
Do join us to find out more on how you can return/ embark on a journey of returning to a normal and fulfilling life after a breast surgery.
Register here: https://for.sg/cwwpreventionoflymphedema2023.
Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women and common surgical treatment done include partial or total mastectomy. Sometimes, surgery may involve removal of lymph nodes under the armpit of the operated site. As a result of that, one may have risk of developing lymphedema (swelling) on the operated arm.
Common questions raised by patients and caregiver includes - “Will I still be able to continue working or do my household chores with the affected arm?”
Through this webinar sharing, you will be able to find more about:
• What is lymphedema
• Risk factors of lymphedema
• Myths of do and don’ts post breast surgery
• Prevention measures to minimise the risk of arm lymphedema
Do join us to find out more on how you can return/ embark on a journey of returning to a normal and fulfilling life after a breast surgery.
Register here: https://for.sg/cwwpreventionoflymphedema2023.
Event Details
Date & Time
16 Sep 2023, 12:30 pm to 01:30 pmVenue
Online Via ZoomAudience
PatientsLanguage
EnglishCost
FreeSpeaker Profile
Ms Esther Tan
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy
Singapore General Hospital
Venue
Via Zoom
Current Session
16 Sep 2023
Workshop
CancerWise Workshop 2023 – Prevention of Lymphedema
Free
12:30 pm to 01:30 pm
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