Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation for Breast Cancer Survivors

Description :

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacity of multidisciplinary rehabilitation program involving physical therapy, nutrition, and psychology in enhancing the quality of life and the well-being of breast cancer survivors. This pilot study will involve 10 breast cancer survivors who had a surgery and reconstruction of a primary breast cancer carcinoma. Participants will be recruited at least 3 weeks post-adjuvant chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy, additional inclusion and exclusion criteria will be applied. Participants will be divided into experimental and control group. Each participant will engage in individual sessions with a physical therapist, a nutritionist, and a psychologist. Additionally, participants in the experimental group will receive two sessions animated by the therapist all together. Participants will be required to complete a questionnaire assessing their satisfaction, well-being and quality of life at the end of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation program.