Tightness and Pain after Radiation Therapy - Recovery Explanation by an Oncology Physical Therapist

Pain and Tightness after Radiation Therapy are common. The term used in the medical world is Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome. In this video, I will explain what this tightness and pain are and how we, as oncology physical therapists, treat and help get rid of these side effects through cancer rehabilitation for a full recovery.
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Magnusson M. et al. Pentoxifylline and vitamin E treatment for prevention of radiation-induced side-effects in women with breast cancer: A phase two, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomised clinical trial (Ptx-5), European Journal of Cancer, Volume 45, Issue 14,2009, Pages 2488-2495
Wang, F, Li, X, Wang, X, Jiang, X. Efficacy of topical silicone gel in scar management: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials. Int Wound J. 2020; 17: 765- 773
Jacobson G et al. andomized Trial of Pentoxifylline and Vitamin E vs Standard Follow-up After Breast Irradiation to Prevent Breast Fibrosis, Evaluated by Tissue Compliance Meter,
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Volume 85, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 604-608
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