Diet and exercise
is there anywhere on this site that helps with getting on to a healthy diet and exercise regime post surgery and into radiotherapy and anti-oestrogen medication era? I am active, over 60, bmi 30+, oth...
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Hi
@Bravo
I am the Coordinator of the Living Well program here at BCNA.
As listed above there is information available on the BCNA website and in the Healthy
eating and breast cancer and Exercise and breast cancer booklets which can be
downloaded from the website or ordered over the phone on 1800 500 258.
BCNA also has a post-surgery Pilates DVD ‘Strengthen your Recovery’ which comes in the My Care Kit but can also be ordered over the phone separately.
You can find more healthy eating and exercise information from the below sources
Cancer Council
Understanding nutrition booklet: cancerqld.org.au
Nutrition and cancer booklet: cancervic.org.au
Exercise after breast cancer surgery: cancerqld.org.au
Exercise for People Living with Cancer : cancerwa.asn.au
The program is available to people over 18 who have completed cancer treatment. You'll receive up to 12 health coaching calls over a period of six months from a Cancer Council nurse.
The nurse will work with you to make healthy lifestyle changes by setting goals for physical activity and healthy eating. He or she will help you reach these goals by giving you support, helpful tips and motivation.
For more information call 13 11 20.
LiveLighter
A program which aims to encourage Australian adults to lead healthier
lifestyles – livelighter.com.au
Eat for Health
Provides up-to-date advice about the types and amounts of foods that we
need to eat for health and wellbeing – eatforhealth.gov.au
My Healthy Balance
A free healthy lifestyle program for all adults – myhealthybalance.com.au
If you would
like more information about healthy eating or exercise please get in touch at ftansley@bcna.org.au.
Fiona :smiley: