A.I. BURNASYAN FMBC CLINICAL BULLETIN

ISSN 2782-6430 (print)

State Research Center −Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical
Center of Federal Medical Biological Agency

The journal is published in Russian.
Format – A4.
The periodicity of the journal is 4 times a year.

Issue №1, 2026

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A.I. Burnasyan  FMBC clinical bulletin. 2025 № 4

K.I. Medvedev, A.A. Zavialov, A.A. Kurtin

The Use of Low-Intensity Laser Therapy in the Rehabilitation of Patients After Surgical
Treatment of Breast Cancer (Literature Review)

International Office, State Research Center – Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center of Federal Medical Biological Agency, Moscow, Russiа

Contact person: Medvedev Kirill Igorevicha: kirillme11@yandex.ru

 

Abstract
Breast cancer (BC) is the most common type of malignant neoplasms in women. According to the data for 2023, more than 70 thousand cases of BC were detected in the Russian Federation. Surgical treatment is a common and standard method of treatment for most cases of BC in the early stages. In recent years, the problem of rehabilitation in relation to this pathology has received a lot of attention. In particular, methods of physiotherapy are also developing. One of the key components of rehabilitation after surgical treatment of BC is laser therapy. Low-intensity laser therapy (LLT) has a positive effect on reducing pain, stimulating biochemical processes in cells, and accelerating healing. Since its introduction in conjunction with comprehensive rehabilitation programs, LLT has shown promising results and increased patient satisfaction with the treatment. The combination of various physiotherapy techniques has led to significant improvements in treatment outcomes. Currently, there is a need to develop an algorithm for making medical decisions for comprehensive rehabilitation programs for patients after surgical treatment of breast cancer, including LLT.

Keywords: breast cancer, medical rehabilitation, physiotherapy, laser therapy, low-intensity laser radiation

For citation: Medvedev KI, Zavialov AA, Kurtin AA. The Use of Low-Intensity Laser Therapy in the Rehabilitation of Patients After Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer (Literature Review). A.I. Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center Clinical Bulletin. 2025.4:59-64. (In Russian) DOI: 10.33266/2782-6430-2025-4-59-64

 

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Conflict of interest. The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Financing. The study had no sponsorship.
Contribution. Article was prepared with equal participation of the authors.
Article received: 14.09.2025. Accepted for publication: 16.10.2025

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