According to Cancer Research UK there were 56,900 new cases of breast cancer each year in the UK (2017-2019). Between 2016 and 2019 there were 11,499 deaths in the UK from breast cancer. The good news is that 2018 statistics show that 76.6% females survive breast cancer for 10 or more years and is it estimated that at least 30% of breast cancer cases are preventable.

Breast Cancer UK has created an online quiz, a prevention guide and other resources to help you understand your risk factors and make a positive change. https://www.breastcancerprevention.org.uk/

I’ve checked mine, have you checked yours?

...and if you have had breast surgery as a result of cancer diagnosis have you considered scar therapy to help with irritation, discomfort, pulling or nerve numbness?

• Have you had postsurgical infection, axillary web syndrome (cording), seroma or haematoma?
• Did you have radiotherapy with associated burns or skin contracture
• Have you had upper body symptoms such as lymphoedma, swelling, pain, muscle weakness, numbness, or stiffness issues?
• Do you have an capsular contracture around your implant, pain or necrosis? Maybe a breast tissue expander caused issues for you.
• Maybe you can’t touch your scar, have a disconnected feeling around your scar or phantom sensations.
• If you had reconstruction from own body tissue maybe the donor site also causes you problems.
• Maybe you had chemotherapy as part of your treatment and this has left you with neuropathy and other side effects.

Addressing your breast scarring can be an important part of returning to normal movement and enjoying your life to the full. The combination of surgery, radiotherapy and / or chemotherapy puts your body through immense stress, all of which can affect healing.  It is estimated that over 60% of women experience one of more side effects and evidence shows that early intervention such as rehabilitative therapy and exercise can produce better outcomes.  

Gentle, hands-on scar therapy can help to stimulate further healing and release adhered layers of fascial tissue allowing more natural movement and function.

Contact www.betterutherapies.com for a chat or free consultation.