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Exercises to Relieve Side Effects
Nearly all breast cancer treatments cause side effects, including joint pain, fatigue, and anxiety. Exercise may seem like the last thing you want to do when you’re having serious side effects, but research shows that it can help ease all these side effects and more. It can also reduce the risk of recurrence, give you more…
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Lets Post our Daily Exercise
I'm doing the Firm Cardio Step mix and will walk the dog for a mile later today. Lorrie
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Wednesday Weigh In
Some of us on the Let's Post our Daily Exercise thread decided that it might help keep us honest if we had to post our weekly losses or gains. Not posting your weight - just your net loss or gain. So here goes!
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Great thread
I was diagnosed in September. Started exercising in November by joining a gym . I have been doing treadmill, resistance training and balance exercises. Today I am going to the pool for a fitness class and then meet with trainer for half an hour. I think I feel better mood wise. I too need to lose weight. I need to cut back…
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Plant-Based & Vegan - support & recipes
This is going to be a thread for people interested in plant-based diets* or becoming vegan*. Whether it's just a meal or an entire lifestyle, whether you're already there or are just curious and considering how to increase plants in your diets, you're welcome here. If you have a nutritional requirement that you would like…
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Exercise May Lower Risk of Breast Cancer Coming Back in Some Women
Exercise May Lower Risk of Breast Cancer Coming Back in Some Women September 5, 2024 A French study found doing just a modest amount of exercise – about 1.5 hours of brisk walking per week – lowered the risk of metastatic recurrence in pre-menopausal women with hormone receptor-negative breast cancer. Read more…
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Exercise May Lower Risk of Breast Cancer Coming Back in Some Women
Exercise May Lower Risk of Breast Cancer Coming Back in Some Women Sep 5, 2024 Just 90 minutes of moderate exercise a week seems to reduce the risk of hormone receptor-negative breast cancer coming back as metastatic disease in younger women. Read more…
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Metabolic Syndrome May Increase Risk of Death From Breast Cancer
Metabolic Syndrome May Increase Risk of Death From Breast Cancer Jul 9, 2024 How do obesity and metabolic syndrome affect breast cancer outcomes? Read more…
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Poll: Have you changed your diet and exercise habits since your breast cancer diagnosis?
Have you changed your diet and exercise habits since your breast cancer diagnosis, and if so, which is the most important reason? Take our poll.
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Keto
As you can see from my bio, I’m stage IV, and for 12 months after my diagnosis I felt terrible; no energy, foggy brain, elevated sugar, putting on weight etc etc. At the beginning of January I decided to go Keto and have had some amazing results. My blood pressure and sugar is back in the normal range, I’ve lost 7K, my…
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Cancer Survivors Who Exercise Have Lower Risk of Dying From Any Cause
Cancer Survivors Who Exercise Have Lower Risk of Dying From Any Cause Oct 5, 2023 If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, following national exercise guidelines can extend your life. Read more…
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Short Burst of Vigorous Exercise Each Day Cuts Cancer Risk
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Podcast: Exercise as Breast Cancer Medicine
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Study Suggests How Obesity Affects Breast Cancer Cells
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Podcast: Exercise As Breast Cancer Medicine
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Research News: Combo of Aerobic and Resistance Exercise Seem Best for Cancer-Related Fatigue
Combo of Aerobic and Resistance Exercise Seem Best for Cancer-Related Fatigue May 6, 2023 Which exercise is best for cancer-related fatigue? A combination of aerobic and resistance exercise seems to help the most. Read more…
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History of Cancer Linked to Quicker Loss of Physical Function
History of Cancer Linked to Quicker Loss of Physical Function in Post-Menopausal Women Jan 24, 2023 Post-menopausal women with a history of four types of cancer had a faster decline of physical function than women with no history of cancer. Read more...
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How can i Exercise with spinal bone mets from BC
I am trying hard to work back into being mobile after my bc spread to my bones this past summer. I spent over a month in the hospital bed ridden, had a total left hip replacement in September and an 8mm kidney stone in December. My spine was broken at the c1, t5, and l2,3,4&5. I have a kyphoplasty in my l3 and l5 so…
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Exercise after breast reduction- your experience?
I'm having an oncoplastic reduction in 2 days, about a week after a lumpectomy. I feel like recovery from the lumpectomy was fairly easy but I know the reduction will be a bigger surgery. I'm moving from a 38G to a C or D. I'm curious to hear stories of similar recoveries. I have a vacation planned about 2.5 weeks post…
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Exercise Reduces Risk of Chemo-Related Functional, Heart Probs
Exercise Reduces Risk of Functional, Heart Problems Related to Chemotherapy Dec 6, 2022 Women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer receiving anthracycline chemotherapy who completed a 12-month exercise program had a lower risk of functional problems and better cardiovascular health. Read more...
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Exercise Reduces Risk of Dying From Breast Cancer
Exercise Reduces Risk of Dying From Breast Cancer Nov 22, 2022 Post-menopausal women with a history of early-stage disease who did even moderate exercise, such as fast walking or easy cycling, reduced their risk of dying from breast cancer. Read more...
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Wife wont exercise or eat better. What can I do?
Hi everyone! My wife was diagnosed with triple negative stage 2A breast cancer in February. She completed chemo followed by a bilateral mastectomy without any major side effects or decrease in quality of life. After surgery, which confirmed the cancer was not in her lymph nodes, she was done with treatment and cleared to…
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Risk of Heart Problems Lower in Survivors Who Exercise
Risk of Heart Problems Lower in Breast Cancer Survivors Who Exercise Jun 27, 2022 Exercise helped reduce the risk of heart problems in women receiving treatment for breast cancer. Read more...
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ASCO: Guidelines on Exercise, Diet, & Weight Mgmnt During Tx
ASCO Issues Guidelines on Exercise, Diet, and Weight Management During Cancer Treatment May 25, 2022 Doctors should recommend regular aerobic and resistance exercise for people receiving cancer treatment. Read more...
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Sitting More, Inactivity Linked to Worse Outcomes for Survivors
Sitting More, Inactivity Linked to Worse Outcomes for Cancer Survivors Mar 24, 2022 Not exercising and lots of sitting can be harmful for cancer survivors. Read more...
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Running with tissue expanders
hello! I had bmx with tissue expanders placed on 5/12. At my last visit with ps he gave me the ok to start running in 2 weeks!! :) My question is about support. My tissue expanders feel huge! and bounce when I walk. I can't imagine running with them but really want to get back out there. I'm hoping things will feel a bit…
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HCG Diet
hi! Has anyone done the doctor supervised HCG diet? Struggling with 11 pounds near impossible with anything …. Really need to lose it for help with my blood pressure etc….
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Calling all SCUBA divers!
it seems that there aremany of us out there! Share your trips, tips, favorite dive sites, hotels, and any other dive stuff! Cheers, Midgie
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Any avid horseback riders out there?
I am concerned on how long it will take me to get back to riding my horses after surgery. If I do surgery... I have had one lumpectomy, no radiation because it was discovered that I had a genetic heart problem. We had to do that surgery prior to radiation. Now, after another MRI it is being suggested that I do another…
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Supervised Exercise Safe for People With Bone Metastases
Supervised Exercise Safe for People With Bone Metastases September 20, 2021 People diagnosed with metastatic cancer that has spread to the bones can safely participate in supervised exercise programs, according to a review of 17 studies. Read more...
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Need a hiking backpack and have Lymphedema all over
Hey everyone! I'm looking for a backpack for long hikes that will be as gentle as possible on my LE which is through my entire upper body- arms, chest, trunk, back. Needs to be able to hold several days worth of supplies. Anyone find one that they love? Thanks!