by Jennifer | Feb 18, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #78 Memory and the brain are funny things, especially when it comes to the memory of physical pain or trauma. A very strange thing happened a few hours after I woke up from my bilateral mastectomy surgery. The tech had come into my room to see if I... by Jennifer | Feb 17, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #77 Physical Therapy consults are NOT common for cancer survivors. If you are not back to 100% 6 to 8 weeks post surgery ask for a physical therapy consult. Many years ago when I was recovering from a car accident injury my orthopedic surgeon told... by Jennifer | Feb 16, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #76 Self advocacy is YOUR JOB as a cancer survivor! Know your long term risks. As a breast cancer survivor and movement specialist I have experienced this challenge first hand and seen it in action with my clients and friends. You know your body... by Jennifer | Feb 15, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #75 Specialists are experts in their area of specialty; Whenever possible consult a specialist. (cardiologist – heart, pulmonologist – lungs, Hematologist – blood, Certified Lymphedema Therapist – Lymphedema) Years ago I... by Jennifer | Feb 14, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #74 Certified Lymphedema Therapists (CLTs) are qualified to screen for, treat, provide compression garment measurements for lymphedema, and work with providers to facilitate medical orders, regardless of their other credentials. As I mentioned in... by Jennifer | Feb 13, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #73 Financial burden for breast cancer survivors (BCS) is significant. Financial burden for BCS with severe lymphedema can be catastrophic. The research confirming the financial toxicity of a cancer diagnosis for women is undeniable. Breast cancer...