Pelvic Health After Breast Cancer: What You Need To Know with Beth Hoag PT, CLT

Up to 75% of women treated for breast cancer will experience one or more troublesome pelvic symptoms, yet we just aren’t talking enough about this! Women report being reluctant to mention their pelvic health concerns to their healthcare providers and clinicians report rarely asking about it. As a result, millions of women are “suffering in silence.”

Knowledge is the first step to breaking this pattern…. It’s time to crack open the conversation on pelvic health after breast cancer!

In this 60 minute workshop, we are going to review our female anatomy and how breast cancer treatments cause “menopause at the flick of a switch.” Specifically, we’ll dive into the concept of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause and what you can do to manage these symptoms, including the use of moisturizers and lubricants (yes there IS a difference between the two!) You’ll also learn when reaching out for more help would be helpful and how to find that help.

Materials: Snuggle up with a warm cup of tea, a notebook and a cozy blanket. Nothing special is needed except your welcoming faces and any questions you may have.

Cost: Free, and donations are greatly appreciated!

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A zoom meeting ID and password will be emailed to you after you complete the registration.

About Beth:

Beth is an experienced physiotherapist whose practice has focused on integrative cancer rehabilitation, including lymphedema and pelvic health, since 2008.   Having grown up with a mother living with metastatic breast cancer, Beth has always been passionate about supporting individuals during cancer treatment and beyond.  Blending her interest in the mind-body connection with her background in orthopedics, fitness and education, Beth offers a uniquely integrative approach to cancer recovery.

Beth obtained her Masters of Physiotherapy in 2005.  Prior to this she obtained a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts. She also has an extensive background working in the fitness industry and an instructor and personal trainer. She is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), is trained in pelvic health, manual therapy, dry needling and acupuncture, is a Barnes Myofascial Release Therapist, and holds a certificate in the Integrated Systems Model.

Beth uses an integrative approach, considering the whole person, to identify and address the root cause(s) of her clients’ problems. She also believes in empowering people with the tools they need to “stay in the driver’s seat” of their own cancer experience.  Finally, Beth has become a strong advocate for cancer rehabilitation, including pelvic health and lymphedema management, and is passionate about educating others about how cancer rehabilitation can help.

Everyone deserves to live as well as they can both during and after cancer and Beth is on a mission to explain why and how.

Where you can find Beth:

• www.bethhoagphysio.ca
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethhoagphysio
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethhoagphysio/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI4LRJB7qW8dUqBJBgVvi8w