Exercise and Cancer Catalyst special
A friend of mine who is also in treatment for breast cancer told me about this episode of Catalyst about Exercise and Cancer and I thought I'd share it. I've been walking everyday through chemo (all 18 weeks of it :s ) including on chemo days and really feel its helped me with physical side effects and with my mental health too. So it's interesting to see the science behind it all. https://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/exercise-and-cancer/11016526
Cardio exercise during chemo - news story
There was a news story on recently, regarding a trial that had been conducted on breast cancer patients undergoing chemo - cardio exercise to lessen the impact on the heart. I do plan to ask my oncologist about it next week (along with all the other questions I have) but has anyone taken part in this trial? If so, what sort of exercises do they get you to do?
exercises to help encapsulation after implant surgery
Hi. I am 6 weeks post surgery and most of the time feel like my breast has been shrink wrapped! It is very tight. My surgeon thinks I may have encapsulation but didn't seem too concerned. Does anyone know what exercises I can do to break up any scar tissue?
Amazons Perth Dragonboat Club
Hi all, Anyone in Perth interested in giving Draginboating a go - we are having a come try day from 9am tomorrow. This was the best thing for me after everything - a great group and we are more than just paddling, although paddling is a big part of it. Hopefully, see some of you down at Maylands Bowls Recreation Club tomorrow at 9am. It is on Clarkson Rd Maylands. Paddles Up.
Didn't hear
Oops . Sorry. Posted on wrong group page.?? Foggy brain. Didn't hear what I wanted to hear . after second surgery margins not clear for dcis so going in for more surgery. This time a right breast mastectomy. Third surgery within two months so hope my body can cope.felt really good after second op excision so thought I was on the right track but no. time to prepare again. Having good days and bad days but trying to always see the positive. Walks in the fresh air and our wildlife visitors keep me happy.Third time lucky
Didn't hear what I wanted to hear. After second surgery to get clear margins results came back as dcis not clear margins.going in for more surgery .this time a mastectomy of right breast. Third surgery within a few months so sure hope my body can cope. Felt really good this time after second excision so thought I was on the right track .but no. time to prepare again.having good days and bad days but trying to always see the positive. Walks in the fresh air and our widlife visitors keep me happy.
Free Exercise Program
Hi Perth ladies - YWCA Encore is taking enrolments for our next group of exercise programs starting in May. It is a gentle reintroduction to exercise done on the land and in a hydrotherapy pool (no swimming) designed to help regain strength and mobility in your affected surgical sites. The program runs for 8 weeks and is completely free. We will be running classes in Balga, Kalamunda and Wanneroo. Please contact Laura Mon-Thurs on 9440 3501 or email programs@ywcaperth.com.au for more details.
Letrozole questions
Hello everyone ?? I will be on letrozole after my radiation finishes & would love others feedback, unfortunately I googled ?? & came across so much negative stuff about this drug ?? I am hoping theses are the very vocal minority & most people cope very well, The thought that running ( which I adore ) biking, swimming & yoga may be totally compromised is more than slightly physcing me out , is there any helpful tweaks to diet, lifestyle that has helped anyone else ? Thank you thank you ??
Safe to Exercise with Expander before Reconstruction?
Good morning Ladies So I am 6 months post treatment but have yet to have my breast expander replaced with silicone. I have decided to take up a new exercise regime. I'm doing PT (tailored to my fitness level of 0..lol) but don’t be impressed, because yesterday was only my 2nd session. My question revolves around our abilities and limitations when doing exercise with breast expanders behind the pectoral chest muscles. Yesterday I did some planking as well as push ups (the easy girly ones where your knees touch the ground) as to not have too much body weight on my chest wall and arms. I managed ok but it felt extremely tight. I didn't experience pain as such but just uncomfortable tightness in my chest wall on the expander side. I might add my expander is currently stretched to maximum capacity in anticipation of my reconstruction surgery, but I just wondered if I am at a higher risk of injury in the chest muscle due to the expander being in place? Also, if there is risk of malfunction in the expander when exposing our chest wall muscles to vigorous exercise like push ups etc? My PT allows for me to listen to my body but I have 0 knowledge if what I am doing is actually safe? I only see my BS at the end of Feb (otherwise I could have asked her) but just wondered if any of you are doing any PT or weight training with expanders still intact and if you have ever been given the all clear for this by a surgeon? Any precautions you've been told of? Thanks