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Breast cancer: physiotherapy should begin even before treatments

Physiotherapy is recommended as a proactive measure to help prevent complications and manage the side effects of breast cancer treatments. Experts emphasize that starting this care before medical interventions begin can lead to better outcomes for patients.

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If you are preparing for breast cancer treatment in Portugal, discuss a pre-treatment physiotherapy plan with your medical team to potentially reduce side effects and improve your recovery.

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