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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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Stronger Together: How Specialized Physiotherapy & Cancer Exercise Redefine Recovery -  By Dr. Mhawej, Marie-Antoinette, DPT, CES, CLT-LANA, Cancer Physiotherapist and Cancer Exercise Specialist #cancerrecovery #cancersupport #mindbodyhealing #traumainformedcare #emotionalhealing #cancerwellness #healingaftercancer #survivorshipjourney occupational therapist occupational therapy physical therapist physical therapy physiotherapist physiotherapy Jun 20, 2025

 

Survivorship Isn’t the End — It’s the Beginning of Recovery

Cancer recovery doesn’t end when the treatment stops. Survivors frequently face persistent functional impairments long after their treatment ends (1). That’s when the real journey begins. 

“She survived cancer, but couldn’t lift her ar...

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