The Arm Morbidity Self-Monitoring Study – AMS

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Breast Cancer Research

The AMS study is to understand how to assess shoulder and arm problems related to treatment for breast cancer.

Study:

  • ONE online questionnaire (20-30 minutes) 
  • ONE in-person physiotherapy assessment (30-35 minutes) near BC Cancer Vancouver

We are seeking women who:

  1. Have a diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer 
  2. Received surgery for breast cancer on one side 
  3. Within 6 weeks of radiation therapy: either start, completion, or currently undergoing 
  4. Are over 19 years of age 
  5. Have good English comprehension in order to understand the study forms
  6. No prior history of shoulder/arm injury, surgery, or any other musculoskeletal issue on the side of breast cancer surgery 

Referral Process:

For all referrals, please contact: 

Kendra Zadravec (Study Coordinator)
Email:  kendra.zadravec@ubc.ca
Phone:  604-827-1914

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