Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
Santa Cruz, California
March 17 – 18, 2018
Course Location
610 Frederick Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Room Location: Solarium, First Floor
Instructor
Course Description and Tuition
This two-day course is designed to provide essential knowledge of outpatient therapeutic approaches in breast cancer care. A comprehensive review of current diagnostic, surgical, radiation, reconstructive and medical oncologic management for breast cancer is included. Special attention is given to the evaluation and treatment of axillary web syndrome/cording, postural and scapular dysfunction as well as upper quarter soft tissue changes following breast cancer surgery and radiation therapy. Instruction is provided through lecture, case studies, lab, and digital video presentations. Each day will be divided into two sections: theoretical and hands-on application.
Tuition
$450.00 (includes course handouts); full amount due at time of registration. $100.00 is non-refundable; no refunds will be given in case of cancellation less than 3 weeks before class.
Student-to-Instructor Ratio: Maximum 16:1
Instructional Method: Lecture plus hands-on lab.
Schedule:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
8:00-9:30 Course overview, BrCA facts, differential diagnosis, and BrCA types
9:30-9:45 Break
9:45-11:15 Surgical management
11:15-11:30 Break
11:30-12:30 Breast reconstruction
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:30 Axillary web syndrome (AWS) and AWS differential diagnosis
2:30-2:45 Break and lab setup
2:45-5:00 Lab: Manual techniques for managing post-treatment recovery
5:00-6:00 Prospective assessment and differential diagnosis
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20
8:00-9:15 Radiation therapy
9:15-9:30 Break
9:30-11:00 Chemotherapy
11:00-11:15 Break
11:15-12:30 BrCA-related lymphedema
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-3:30 Lab: Manual techniques for managing post-treatment recovery (cont.)
3:30-3:45 Break
3:45-5:00 Case presentations
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Hotel Information
HAMPTON INN – SANTA CRUZ (2.0 miles away from course location)
1505 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-457-8000
Discounted Room Rates: Available Soon!
Amenities: This hotel was recently refurbished. All rooms have free wireless Internet, TV, DVD player, a microwave, mini-frig, coffee machine, hair dryer, and iron and ironing board. You will have access to a nearby fitness center, indoor pool, business center, guest laundry, and free parking. Your rate includes a free hot breakfast daily. Restaurants are within walking distance.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES – SANTA CRUZ (2.2 miles away from course location)
1410 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-466-9100
Discounted Room Rates: Available Soon!
Amenities: Free standard Internet, TV, coffee machine, microwave, mini-frig, hair dryer, and iron and ironing board, fitness center, business center, guest laundry, and an outdoor pool. Parking is $7.00/day. Your rate includes a free hot breakfast daily. All rooms are non-smoking.
Other Services and Travel Information
San José International Airport (SJC) is about 33 miles away. There are also several municipal and regional airports in the area.
Ground Transportation:
From San José airport – Santa Cruz Airport Flyer (831-423-5937) provides shared-ride service to and from the airport for $40 one way.
Local Transportation:
Santa Cruz Metro (831-425-8600). There is a bus stop on the corner near the hotel. Route 69 will take you to within .2 mi of the course location in under 10 minutes. Cost is $2.00 one way.
Directions:
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