Occupational Therapy’s Role in Breast Cancer Prehabilitation: Protocol Recommendations to Enhance Clients’ Function

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, with approximately 268,000 women being diagnosed with new invasive cases each year (American Cancer Society, 2019; World Cancer Research Fund International, n.d.). Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment can profoundly affect aspects of wellness, including roles, routines, work, ADLs, emotional health, social engagement, sleep, sex, and cognition. Specifically, chemotherapy, radiation, and/or surgery can impose physical and