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Breaking the Cord: From Restriction to Recovery After Breast Cancer Surgery axillary node dissection axillary web syndrome breast cancer breast cancer diagnosis breast cancer patient cancer acceptance cancer exercise cancer exercise guidelines cancer exercise specialist cancer exercise trainer cancer recovery ces cet clt cording dpt pelvic floor physical therapy physical therapist physiotherapist Jul 08, 2025

“It felt like a tight string running from my armpit to my inner arm.
Every time I reached for something, it pulled.”


If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Axillary web syndrome (AWS), also known as
“cording”, is one of the most common side effects of breast cancer surgery. It frequently follows
p...

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