Instrumentos de avaliação quantitativa e qualitativa das sequelas relacionadas ao tratamento do câncer de mama

René Aloisio da Costa Vieira; Fabiola Cristina Brandini da Silva; Gabriele Biller; Jonathas José da Silva; Carlos Eduardo Paiva; Almir José Sarri

Authors

René Aloisio da Costa Vieira Hospital de Câncer de Barretos
Fabiola Cristina Brandini da Silva Hospital de Câncer de Barretos
Gabriele Biller Hospital de Câncer de Barretos
Jonathas José da Silva Hospital de Câncer de Barretos
Carlos Eduardo Paiva Hospital de Câncer de Barretos
Almir José Sarri Hospital de Câncer de Barretos

Keywords:

Breast neoplasms, Diagnosis, Diagnostic techniques and procedures, Rehabilitation, Quality of life

Abstract

The increase of breast cancer survival rates led to a rise in the prevalence of after-effects related to the treatment. Thus, knowledge and evaluation of the major sequels, i.e., lymphedema, changes in sensation, shoulder mobility, strength and cosmesis, should be added to the clinical practice. This fact leads to a new approach to patients, with the necessity of attention to these sequels, seeking forms of rehabilitation, improvement of cosmetic results and the quality of life. This article summarizes the main methods of assessment of the sequels related to breast cancer treatment.