FISIOTERAPIA NO PÓS CIRÚRGICO DE MASTECTOMIA: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA

Introduction: Cancer is a growing global concern, affecting nearly 40% of people in North America and more than one million in Australia. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in the world, with significant rates also in Brazil, especially in the Southeast and South regions. Early diagnosis is crucial, influenced by factors such as gynecological history and heredity. After treatment, patients face significant side effects, including pain and loss of functional capacity. Oncology physiotherapy plays a vital role in rehabilitation, with techniques such as complex decompression physiotherapy and early exercise proving beneficial. New approaches, such as combining botulinum toxin A with physical therapy, offer hope in post- treatment management. Background: The increasing prevalence of cancer highlights the need to integrate rehabilitation with cancer care to minimize patient suffering. The comprehensive approach is essential for breast cancer, with post-treatment rehabilitation being crucial for managing complications and improving quality of life. Physiotherapy plays an essential role, with techniques such as complex decompression physiotherapy and combinations of therapies emerging as promising. These multidisciplinary and personalized approaches aim to improve patients' physical and emotional well-being. Objectives: To investigate the role of physical therapy interventions in breast cancer rehabilitation, identifying studies, analyzing procedures, summarizing findings, assessing quality, and formulating recommendations for future research. Method: This comprehensive review explores the role of physical therapy in the treatment of breast cancer by analyzing 16 clinical trials selected after strict application of exclusion criteria. The objective is to understand the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions in improving the quality of life of patients. The search focuses on articles obtained from academic sources and uses relevant keywords to optimize the selection of studies. Results and Discussion: Recent studies on physical therapy interventions in the treatment of breast cancer highlight a range of approaches and outcomes. While some interventions, such as botulinum toxin A infiltration, have not shown efficacy, others, such as kinesiotherapy, have demonstrated improvements in quality of life. The research highlights the importance of updating physical therapy practices to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients.