Oncology PT

Question 1

Lumpectomy

Answer 1

removal of the tumor and often lymph nodes

Question 2

Masectomy

Answer 2

unilateral bilateral breast removal with or without reconstruction

pre-pectoral may have increased risk of infection
Sub-pectoral- not as common because you cut through pec muscles but decreases infection risk

Question 3

What can occur after breast cancer removal

Answer 3

Myofascial cording- scar tissue typically does not go away but stretching is very important
axillary web syndrome- lymphedema

Question 4

Side effect of Adriamycin and doxorubicin

Answer 4

heart damage/ cardiotoxicity

Question 5

Side effect of Carboplatin/ cisplatin

Answer 5

peripheral neuropathy

Question 6

Side effects of Chemotherapy

Answer 6

-joint pain
-fatigue
-N/V
-peripheral neuropathy
-weakness and deconditioning
-osteopenia/osteoporosis

Question 7

Radiation side effects

Answer 7

Skin changes
tissue “tightening”
fatigue
sunburnt

Question 8

How to dose exercise with with cancer survivors?

Answer 8

phase 1: 30-45% 2-3 sessions per week 20-30min
phase 2: 40-60% 3 sessions per week 20-30min
phase 3: 60-80% 3-4 sessions 30min

Question 9

how to dose resistance training with cancer survivors?

Answer 9

be aware of bone density, any movement precautions and vitals during activity
more than 8reps increase the weight a gallon of milk is 8lbs