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🏃TREK4BCNA🏃 - Who here has a case of the Trekking bug?!
Take on the adventure of a lifetime! You’re invited to join BCNA community ambassador Kristal in the TREK4BCNA to Mount Kilimanjaro this February. Whether it’s a chance to challenge yours...
Christina_BCNA
13 days ago
event
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Rock climbing, strength training and running after lumpectomy
Hi everyone. I'm an active 41 yo (My favourite activities are climbing, sailing and running). I had a lumpectomy 3 weeks ago. The size of the tissue removed was 6x4 cm. I'm feeling great with the rec...
paulina_gtzr
7 months ago
climbing
fitness
recovery
running
sailing
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Exercise and Cancer
unsure if this has been posted before but here is a link for a doco on catalyst on the ABC. Before I started teaching, I was an exercise physiologist. This study is very very interesting and promi...
ccasper
2 years ago
exercise
research
side-effects
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On Our Walks
A while back there was a lovely thread of sunrises that the early risers among us posted. I loved it, so I thought I'd broaden it to a thread for all the lovely sights we see as we do our slow stagger...
kmakm
3 years ago
exercise
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Simple exercises you can do at home to improve your fitness
The Recovery Room (on Facebook) has a HEAP of informative short videos on MANY cancer related subjects ..... today, it was on simple exercises you can do at home, to improve your Fitness. https://w...
arpie
3 years ago
exercises
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Pilates
Hi Ladies, I have just been to see my Physio and she mentioned a program specifically catering to people going through or recovering from Cancer treatments. The program is run by qualified Physiother...
Kat09
4 years ago
exercise
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Exercise
Good evening ladies...those on Letrozole or other meds that cause muscle and joint pain. What exercise have you found helps. Thank you xx
Hendrix
4 years ago
exercise
hormone-therapy
side-effects
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Liz O'Riordan - breast surgeon with BC Recommended to Read
I found this blog by an English breast surgeon who got BC herself to be incredibly useful & informative when I was first diagnosed. And then most especially the chemo guide when I found out I had to h...
kmakm
4 years ago
chemotherapy
emotions
exercise
hair-loss
inspiration
4.1KViews
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Happy Body, Calm Mind Workshop - Counterpart
This could be worth looking into ..... https://counterpart.org.au/events/happy-body-calm-mind/
arpie
4 years ago
exercise
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getting fit again
It is a lovely cold morning with overcast skies and I have just completed morning nine of my new get fit regime. After finding gyms that suited me far too expensive I searched alternatives. I found a ...
Blossom1961
5 years ago
exercise
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Exercise and Taxol
Hey Ladies. I've finished the dreaded AC and starting taxol today. I've been walking a lot during the whole process with some light workouts but want to get back to my usual fitness stuff. Maybe n...
Nix
5 years ago
exercise
taxol
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Free Yoga Class
Eve Yoga Studio 171 Sydney Road Brunswick have a free yoga class every Monday at 11.15 am for women who have a history of Breast Cancer.
berry
5 years ago
exercise
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Online support for Regional WA.
Hi all, just wanted to share this link for a free online wellbeing and exercise course which starts tomorrow afternoon . It’s run by the Cancer Council for Regional WA. I’ve signed up. Might see you ...
Raich
6 years ago
exercise
mindfulness
online-network
support-groups
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Dragon boats
Hi just wondering if anyone is involved with Dragonboat rowing for breast cancer survivors and whether there’s any problems associated with the strain on prosthesis after breast reconstruction?
Mareeh
6 years ago
breast-reconstruction
dragon-boating
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Gadgetry confusion ... advice needed
Being in my late 60s and a bit overweight I am trying to get a bit fitter. I would like to know how many steps I do when I go for a walk and how hard my heart is working when I ride my old bike. ...
BlackWidow
6 years ago
exercise
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Dragon Boating fun
Today my colleagues and I (as Radiation Therapists) participated in our first dragon boat race day as part of Tasmanias Dragons Abreast corporate day to raise money for breast cancer. We came 4th over...
JoeyLiz
6 years ago
dragon-boating
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Is anyone Type 2 Diabetes with diet control and Diaformin/Metformin Tablets, not on insulin?
Just wondering if anyone has Type 2 Diabetes and on Diamformin/Metformin tablets & diet control, rather than insulin? Or a partner who is? My husband is a Type 2 Diabetic & his levels are a tad hi...
arpie
6 years ago
exercise
nutrition
partners
170Views
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3Comments
High intensity excercise for joint pain
Has anyone had any experience with high intensity excercise to combat joint pain from arimidex? Having been on the tablets for 9 months I am quite sore. I take panadol osteo which helps but some days ...
Justtoomuch
6 years ago
arimidex
exercise
side-effects
313Views
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10Comments
Chemo and Exercise
Well, Chemo 3 is happening on Monday and so far so good. I am getting used to being at about 70% pace. Have just read a great book by Alison Porter: Stronger than Before and am putting some changes in...
KayB55
7 years ago
chemotherapy
exercise
645Views
0likes
16Comments
Exercise groups
Hi everyone, Everyone seems to have a bit of information from personal experience, so I thought you may be able to help me. I’m looking for a fun exercises or movement class that are for breast canc...
Kate62
7 years ago
exercise
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11Comments

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