Cancer Classes 4 & 5 / scar work Flashcards
_______, can cause cancer, has the capacity to destroy cells and is almost always a local treatment for cancer
radiation
T/ F: some cancers are more resilient to radiation
true
T/F radiation goes through all tissue in line with the beam not just cancer tissue
true
T/F radiation always leaves radioactivity
true
_______ is very toxic, aiming to kill the cancer cells but not the patient
chemotherapy
chemotherapy may be administered a variety of ways such a _____ chemo, _____ chemo, ________ as well as intravenous and intrathecal
oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular
T/F the type of chemo depends on which cancer the patient has
true
rapidly reproducing cells will be most effected by chemo in the short term such as _____ ______ and _______
epithelium, endothelium and mucus membranes
decreased red blood cells can lead to ______
anemia
decreased white blood cells can lead to an _______ immune response
impaired
T/F you should typically wait 2-3 days after a chemo treatment before considering circulatory massage
true
during scar work treatment we should provide ______ and ______
support and encouragement
the goal during scar work treatments is to provide a space of _____ during cancer tx
normalcy
some other goals include …
sleep promotion, assisting healing, help the patient adjust to the “new” body
some concerns include matching the work to the patients ______ and adapting the plan to ______effects, risks/ challenges
readiness, changing effects
promoting good quality ______ is always a goal
scarring
the therapist must always be aware of working appropriately around ______
ports
adapting a plan to energy/ _____ levels of the patient is crucial
fatigue
recognize when _____ is needed
referral
one week post surgery, we should aim to reduce _____ & ______, promote ______ and assist with sleep
pain and swelling, perfusion
T/F during treatments a week post surgery, the patient will most likely be easily fatigued
true
something you need to take into account a week post op would be _______
positioning
T/F a week post op you can do direct work on the scar
false
cancer patients may have increased risk of _____ problems - this is something to check in on
coagulation
strict hygienic practices, within ____ inches of unsealed tissue, drains etc.
4
T/F it is safe to mobilize fluid through the surgical site a week post op
false
T/F it is safe to push fluids from distal structures a week post op when lymph channels may not yet be healed
false
you should opt for a _____ tx with patients one week post op
shorter
when a patient comes to you 2-3 weeks post op the goal is to optimize ______/ drainage and tissue healing
perfusion
2-3 weeks post op we can being mild ________ of regional muscles
strengthening
2-3 weeks post op we can being to minimize _______ and optimize scar _____
adherences, pliability
T/F the treatment intensity must match the tissue status
true
be cautious of ______ _____, as it can happen quite easily 2-3 weeks post op
over treating
some tools you can use 2-3 weeks post op include, GST, _____ grade mobilizations, light ______ release techniques and light _____/ fascial glide
low, myofascial, frictions
during _______, provide support, encouragement and good listening
radiation therapy
during radiation therapy we can aim to reduce ______ and assist with _______
inflammation, sleep
take in to account that there may be exit ______
burns
T/F blistering and tissue breakdowns pose infection risks
true
from the end of radiation therapy to the beginning of chemotherapy we can focus on optimizing ______ health, improving local ______ and attempt to get the tissue in the best possible condition before chemo
tissue. perfusion
T/F when beginning chemotherapy it is important to use great judgement about when to begin on site treatment
true
caution with radiation induced ______ in structures such as ribs and finer soft tissues
weakness
during chemotherapy we can help with ________ and _______ based symptoms
physical and emotional
T/F patient may have lowered immunity during chemotherapy
true
T/F regular massage tx can speed metabolization of chemicals and make a person feel more sick 2-3 days after receiving chemo
true
after cancer treatments are completed, we can begin to normalize regional _______ and possibly ______ drainage
perfusion, lymph
after cancer treatments we can begin to optimize scar ______
aesthetics
