Physical Therapy: Dependent on Patient's Needs for Breast Cancer

Study Summary

This trial will have two phases. In phase one, the investigators will study 200 women, some with axillary web syndrome (AWS) and some without, to see if there is a correlation between AWS and metastatic disease or other conditions such as lymphedema, shoulder dysfunction, and pain. In phase two, which is a randomized controlled trial, the investigators will study 44 women with AWS, half of whom will receive physical therapy and half of whom will serve as a control group. The study will look at physical activity and physical impairments such as lymphedema, shoulder motion, function, and pain to see if physical therapy has

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