Physiotherapy Breast Class for Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy
Alberta Health Services - Cancer Care Alberta
- Description
- Patient education class and review of exercises for breast cancer patients receiving radiation therapy.
This patient education class is taught by a physiotherapist. The class provides breast cancer patients with:
- information about some possible problems (shoulder and muscle stiffness, swelling, cording) that may occur with breast cancer treatments
- advice about strategies for recovery following treatment
- description / review of exercises that help to get the shoulder moving and keep it moving well
- information about the benefits of being active
- tips to realize, identify and lower their risk of developing arm problems after breast surgery or radiation treatment
- a helpful group setting where patients can ask questions and share concerns
Key Provider: physiotherapists, volunteers (breast cancer survivors) - Eligibility
- Yes, Breast cancer patients who are currently receiving or are scheduled to receive radiation therapy treatments.
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Education class is offered weekly.
Referral Process: Yes,Most responsible health care provider can refer. For example, a doctor or a nurse practitioners.
Waiting Period: N/A,
- Telephone
- 780-432-8716
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Documents Required
Most responsible health care provider can refer. For example, a doctor or a nurse practitioners.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps and washrooms - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- April 14, 2025
- Address
- 11560 University Avenue
Edmonton, AB, T6G 1Z2This facility provides a range of healthcare services for people with cancer. There's no emergency department at this location.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Thu12:00 PM to 01:15 PM
Classes are held weekly.
