Open AccessShort Communication...Therapeutic Values of Yoga and Qigong – Are These Exercises Suitable for Breast Cancer Survivors?
Author(s) -
Shirley S.M. Fong,
Ssm Ng,
W. S. Luk,
Ada W. W.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
asian journal of physical education and recreation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2075-4604
DOI - 10.24112/ajper.201835
Subject(s) - breast cancer , medicine , lymphedema , quality of life (healthcare) , physical therapy , cancer , radiation therapy , mastectomy , population , nursing , environmental health
Breast cancer is one of the most common malignant diseases in women. The mortality rate of breast cancer patients is rather low and the survival rate continues to increase worldwide (Siegel, Naishadham, & Jernal, 2012). However, conventional breast cancer treatments (e.g., mastectomy and radiotherapy) often lead to long-term physical impairments such as lymphedema and shoulder dysfunction (Cheville & Tchou, 2007). These side-effects may diminish the psychological well-being and quality of life of breast cancer survivors (Fong et al., 2013a). Promoting the health and well-being of this growing population has, therefore, become a major concern for healthcare professionals. (Abstract taken from first paragraph of document)