Author:
Inagaki Mioka,Otsuka Eriko,Hayashi Yuko,Ohsawa Masahiro,Hirano Eiichi
Abstract
Abstract
Background
The changes in body image caused by breast deformities and postoperative pain have a detrimental influence on the physical and mental health of patients with breast cancer. The postoperative quality of life (QOL) of these patients reduces significantly owing to the changes in the breast, an organ unique to women, that occur following breast cancer surgery.
Case presentation
This case report presents the case of a Asian woman in her early 40 s with postoperative hypertrophic scarring and contraction of the scar following mastectomy; the patient presented with decreased range of motion of the upper arm, hyperpigmentation from radiation burns, changes in breast shape, and chronic pain. The patient received a combination therapy comprising Basalt Stone Treatment and the application of horse placenta extract. As a result of a total of eight sessions conducted once every two weeks, the patient's pain and scar improved. No adverse events were observed after the therapy.
Conclusion
Combination therapy with Basalt Stone Treatment and horse placenta extract improved the chronic pain and scar after breast cancer surgery.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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