Swelling Surgeons sometimes remove yourlymph nodesfrom the arm near the breast with the tumor. This can cause a fluid buildup (lymphedema) that makes your arm, chest, and belly feel swollen, stiff, and sore. A physical therapist can help lessen these effects. Certain chemotherapy drugs can ma...
(MDs) or doctors of osteopathy (DOs). A physical therapist can play an important role in your health and well-being, but they aren't permitted to do many of the things that medical doctors offer to patients. For example, a physical therapist can’t diagnose diseases, prescribe drugs, or...