Scar Therapy After Cancer Surgery: Supporting Comfort, Movement and Recovery Understanding how scars can affect comfort, movement and everyday activities — and how individualised scar therapy may support recovery before, during and after cancer treatment. What is scar therapy? Scar therapy includes a range of hands-on treatments and self-care strategies that can help a scar
Massage Therapy in Cancer Care Understanding the different types of massage, when they help, and how they support recovery before, during and after cancer treatment. Cancer treatment can affect much more than the area being treated. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and targeted therapies can leave people experiencing muscle tightness, swelling, pain, fatigue, restricted movement and changes
Learn how prehabilitation (prehab) prepares cancer patients for surgery and treatment through exercise, education, and lymphoedema assessment. Find out how our specialist team supports you before, during, and after treatment.
Compression Garments for Lymphoedema: A Complete Guide for Patients and Carers If you or someone you care for has recently been diagnosed with lymphoedema, compression garments will likely become a central part of daily life. The idea of wearing a compression sleeve, stocking, or wrap every day can feel daunting at first, but with the
The Role of Low Level Laser Therapy in Post-Operative Scar and Lymphoedema Management Recovering from cancer treatment often brings a host of physical challenges – among them, post-surgical scarring and lymphoedema. These issues can impact comfort, function, and self-esteem long after active cancer treatment has ended. Fortunately, advances in rehabilitation therapies allow us to address
Shoulder pain, weakness, or stiffness after surgery for head and neck cancer is surprisingly common. In particular, injury to a nerve called the accessory nerve, even when preserved, can significantly impair shoulder movement and overall quality of life. At Oncology Recovery Services, we frequently support clients dealing with this challenge after neck dissection surgery, helping