dear ladies, I was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago. I went through chemo, double mastectomy and reconstruction with implants all in 2 years n finally my body n my mind is feeling ready to start to live again as before ... but all those ideas r bombarding my mind of what to do n what not to do in order not to damage myself I would love to do boxing (I need to get some relief n punching a bag I guess is the go hehehe) but would I be able to do it? Any of you have done it?what are the NOs in terms of exercise that I need to avoid??i only know that planks r out but the rest??? Please , let me know your experiences love and regards

That's awesome @Claudia79 I love boxing! I used to have a boxing station set up in my back room but when I moved house I lost some bolts so now I'm only doing shadow boxing, but I sure give those shadows a workout!!Enjoy it, I find boxing so centreing. It's awesome :smile:

@Mira @Zoffiel @Sister Thanks for your response and support... I found a place where to do it but I’m going to have a talk to the owner so I can start easy n slowly (not planning to go all the way to olympics) .I’ll let you know how I feel 😘

Hi Claudia, everyone's bodies are different so it's best to get personalised information about what you can and can't do. Even just one session with a trainer who is experienced in this area so they can ask the appropriate questions and test your abilities is really worth it.I only had a lumpectomy, but I remember my doctors face when I asked if I could go back to boxing after surgery. Hehe, he was shocked and said he'd have to ask (he was an registrar). I added …. "oh don't worry, I don't punch anyone or get punched". So you may have to clarify with them.Boxing is awesome for focussing my mind and clearing my head. I love it :smile:

I have had implant reconstruction and was told that there was no restrictions for myself. Yes the muscles tighten over the implant but after a couple of years you should have a well formed pocket. Until I had shoulder issues I was doing body pump and some swimming. Crap at pushups though...but it turns out my bursitis may have been an issue with this. Start slowly...build gradually and all should be good.

I haven't had reconstruction so I'm not sure what the rules are about that. Are you on any hormone therapy that may compromise bone density as that would be something else to be concerned about? Generally, I think you need to work up slowly if you haven't been doing much but as to what you can do... I would suggest that you see an exercise physiologist who knows about cancer treatment to be sure. Boxing sounds great fun - rowing, etc is good but I'm not sure what the difference between pulling and pushing would be. Hopefully, someone else can help with better info.

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Zoffiel
Member
6 years ago
I had similar recons in 2007. Mine went wrong from the start-litarally before I was discharged--, but that's another story.
Within a year in was back chopping wood and wrestling yearling horses. Nothing seems to do more damage . I do get sore sometimes and struggle with lifting heavy things over my head. No one told me planks were out...not my strongest move but I do them. Side planks make me feel like my implants are going to shoot into my armpits (again) so I avoid those.

Do what you want to. If you want to do boxing, do boxing. Wear a padded vest so no one smacks you in the foob (that hurts) if you want to spar. If you just want to beat up a bag, get into it! You all know if you go too far, just take it easy to start with. Mxx
Sister
Member
6 years ago
I haven't had reconstruction so I'm not sure what the rules are about that. Are you on any hormone therapy that may compromise bone density as that would be something else to be concerned about? Generally, I think you need to work up slowly if you haven't been doing much but as to what you can do... I would suggest that you see an exercise physiologist who knows about cancer treatment to be sure. Boxing sounds great fun - rowing, etc is good but I'm not sure what the difference between pulling and pushing would be. Hopefully, someone else can help with better info.

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