201. The Importance of Physical Therapy in Breast Cancer Recovery with Expert Derly Munoz

Love the podcast? Send us a text! In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang speaks with Derly Munoz, a physical therapist specializing in oncology. We discuss the importance of physical therapy for breast cancer patients and survivors, and Derly shares valuable insights and strategies for managing the physical challenges that can arise during and after treatment. Tune in to learn more about the role of physical therapy in breast cancer care and empowerment. Follow our Guest @cancermindandbodyrehab on IG Follow us @Survivingbreastcancerorg and @breastcancerconversations Topics in this Episode: [00:02:27] Physical therapy in oncology. [00:03:50] Physical therapy in oncology. [00:07:23] Lymphedema and cancer treatment. [00:13:26] Exercise and body composition. [00:14:11] Finding enjoyable ways to exercise. [00:17:43] Managing cancer-related fatigue. [00:22:35] After surgery exercise recommendations. [00:25:33] Protective mood and posture. [00:27:53] Independence and coffee mugs. [00:33:02] Aquatic therapy for neuropathy. [00:36:19] Physical therapy and patient neglect. [00:39:02] Lymphedema prevention and LB bypasses. [00:41:32] Auxiliary no dissection. As always, our podcasts are made possible thanks to donations from listeners like you. If you would like to support our nonprofit organization, please consider making a contribution through survivingbreastcancer.org/donate. Don't forget to also check out all of our free programming and services available to anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Visit survivingbreastcancer.org/events for more information. Thank you for being a part of our community and for supporting our mission to empower those diagnosed with breast cancer and their caregivers. About SurvivingBreastCancer.org. Survivingbreastcancer.org (SBC) was created in 2017 to help fill the gaps in breast cancer support, education, and resources. It was founded by Laura Carfang, who was recently diagnosed at that time in her early 30’s. Since 2017, SBC has grown exponentially, serving members in the global breast cancer community. Over these past few years, the SBC website has been visited by community members (over 1,000,000 page views) across 120+ plus countries, and Laura’s podcast, Breast Cancer Conversations has been listened to in over 80 countries. Leveraging technology and breaking down barriers to access and information, SBC puts the patient first, educating, encouraging and inspiring advocacy. Community members are encouraged to participate in the various free programming, events and services and are all invited to contribute to resolving the growing needs of this population. Website: https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/ Donate Now Please consider making a donation. https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/donate-now Support the show Listener Feedback If this episode resonated with you, we invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. You can also click the link in the show notes that says "Love this episode? Send us a text" to share feedback. Messages are completely anonymous. If you would like us to follow up directly, please include your email address in your message so we can respond. Latest News: Join our Mailing List - New content drops every Monday! Discover FREE programs, support groups, and resources from SurvivingBReastCancer.org! Become a Breast Cancer Conversations+ Member! Sign Up Now. Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our work.