Lymphoedema following breast cancer treatment is a poorly understood and under-researched condition which can significantly impact physical and psychological function, reduce quality of life and result in substantial cost burdens to both patients and the healthcare system.
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Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer
Macquarie UniversityAbout this Course
Health professionals interested in multidisciplinary breast cancer rehabilitation and reducing lymphoedema following a diagnosis of breast cancer.
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Describe the prospective surveillance and early intervention model of care and outline how to implement this model across healthcare settings
Explain the range of clinical assessments used to detect early breast cancer related lymphoedema
Explain why a multidisciplinary treatment approach may improve survivorship for those diagnosed with breast cancer
Skills you will gain
- clinical assessment
- physiology
- Anatomy
- clinical treatment
- Research
Health professionals interested in multidisciplinary breast cancer rehabilitation and reducing lymphoedema following a diagnosis of breast cancer.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Course Overview
Introduction to Lymphoedema
Lymphatic Physiology
Lymphatic Anatomy
Assessment & Treatment
Case Studies
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TOP REVIEWS FROM LYMPHOEDEMA: MONITORING & INTERVENTION AFTER BREAST CANCER
This is an excellent comprehensive overview of breast cancer-associated lymphedema and its monitoring and management.
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