Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
Our study will take in place in radiation oncology clinic. In routine the patients which will receive axillary area radiotherapy will randomized into 2 groups will explained in study arms section later. There are papers explained about radiotherapy side effects to upper extremity functions. But there is lack of evidence about exercise therapy during radiotherapy protocol to cope with its side effects to upper extremity functions. In this study we will compare two groups upper extremity function related outcomes at the end of the radiotherapy sessions and also before and after results for two groups.
Age
18–65
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Patients İn the age range of 18-65
Receiving radiotherapy to the axillary region after surgery with breast cancer diagnosis
You may not be if
Radiotherapy area to contain only the chest wall
Any orthopedic injury or trauma involving the upper extremity prior to or during the cancer diagnosis
The presence of metastases in any area other than breast tissue
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