A DIY hand pressure device for clinicians working in oncology care
This week the online training course for testing and training in low-tension compression has been launched. It's a short course, but an...
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Denise Stewart
- Oct 5, 2022
- 3 min
New large arm stretch training for breast cancer survivors
After breast cancer, people need to do safe and effective arm stretches for years after their surgery and radiotherapy. I have written...
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Denise Stewart
- Jul 22, 2022
- 6 min
Cording after mastectomy: I was told to “push through” with my arm
Today I had a new patient who reminded me about how important it is to give really clear and personalized instructions for arm stretching...
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Denise Stewart
- Jun 22, 2022
- 5 min
A fast-paced approach for the management of Axillary Lymph Node Dissection impairments
Today, I heard that some health professionals are amazed at how quickly I take my patients through their paces. This feedback was given...
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Denise Stewart
- Apr 1, 2022
- 3 min
Can episiotomy scars be treated months and years later?
Delivering your baby by a vaginal birth is a wonderful experience but...... For some women, vaginal delivery may result in tissue tearing...
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Denise Stewart
- Aug 14, 2021
- 4 min
3 Tips on how to get relief from down the arm pain, or discomfort, after breast cancer
There are a number of reasons for pain or discomfort to extend down into the arm after having breast cancer surgery or radiotherapy. Each...
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Denise Stewart
- Jul 27, 2021
- 3 min
STOP using this exercise after breast cancer surgery.
So many people have been told to regain their arm movement after breast cancer surgery by using the exercise: walk your fingers up the...
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Denise Stewart
- Jul 14, 2021
- 7 min
A new treatment approach that might explain stiff neck symptoms after breast cancer
Most people I see in the first year, or longer, after breast cancer treatments will experience increased neck stiffness. Looking over...
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Denise Stewart
- Jul 5, 2021
- 6 min
Shoulder pain after breast cancer: Muscle strain or something else?
Every second person after having breast cancer experiences long term adverse shoulder and arm problems. I am wondering whether a new...
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Denise Stewart
- Jun 27, 2021
- 5 min
Mastectomy: Sensitive after radiotherapy?
Research shows that radiation fibrosis is a severe problem for some breast cancer survivors, but more people have a collection of...
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Denise Stewart
- Jun 3, 2021
- 8 min
Avoid forceful arm stretches after breast cancer
If I am forced to rant- the only rant that is worth my while is the harm that certain arm stretches can do to people after breast cancer...
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Denise Stewart
- Nov 19, 2020
- 3 min
Have you had your arm movement assessed yet?
Everyone who’s finished their breast cancer treatment should have their arm movement and chest scar tissue assessed. Have you? Assessment...
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Denise Stewart
- Jul 2, 2020
- 5 min
Neck and head injuries can be another risk factor for movement restrictions after breast cancer.
Can bones of the roof of the mouth be a location to release persistent arm and shoulder tightness after breast cancer? Before last week,...
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Denise Stewart
- Apr 25, 2020
- 6 min
What to do with a puffy eye after local skin cancer surgery?
Local puffiness that persists two months after surgery is called lymphoedema (Aus) or lymphedema (UK), a build up of lymph fluid. Lymph...
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Denise Stewart
- Mar 10, 2020
- 4 min
Most Breast Surgeons are not telling you the full story
Breast cancer survivors might not be hearing the full story about their recovery from their Breast Surgeon, especially in regards to...
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Denise Stewart
- Dec 19, 2019
- 4 min
Melanoma Stage 3: Who will help you when arm movement has been affected
If you have a Stage 3 melanoma removed from your arm, then some lymph nodes are also removed from your armpit. Surgery for melanoma on...
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Denise Stewart
- Oct 30, 2019
- 4 min
Volunteers are improving breast cancer recovery services in Australia
I am so excited, proud and have an increasing sense of relief about breast cancer recovery services in Australia, because people after...
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Denise Stewart
- Oct 11, 2019
- 5 min
How to manage shoulder pain after breast cancer with a treatment buddy
Annoying and persistent shoulder pain can be a daily issue for at least 50% of women after breast cancer. If you are in "the 50%" group,...
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Denise Stewart
- Jul 25, 2019
- 4 min
Partner training: Care for your breast cancer scars and adhesions
Managing really tight skin and muscles after breast surgery requires dailly care, initially. Partners maybe a resource- if they are trained
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Denise Stewart
- Mar 11, 2019
- 4 min
Radiotherapy: Extra care for the neck?
Radiotherapy is a main stay treatment used to reduce the reoccurrence of cancer; saving lives and prolonging lives across the world. ...
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