Shoulder and chest wall pain after breast cancer treatment

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Dr Cathryn Walton unpacks why shoulder and chest pain happens after breast cancer treatment and when to seek help.

This episode is proudly brought to you by CFAO Healthcare South Africa in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we’re turning the spotlight on the strength and resilience of those facing cancer — encouraging a culture of early detection, community support, and proactive health.

Dr Cathryn Walton first practiced as a GP for 10 years; she then qualified as a clinical oncologist in 2015 and was in a group practice. In 2023, she opened her own practice, Bay Oncology, in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape with the primary focus on breast cancer, melanoma and other skin cancers, sarcoma, CNS malignancies, paediatric radiation, and radiation of benign conditions.
1 Oct English South Africa Health & Fitness

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