Conversations about exercise, diet, and getting back in shape after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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…
I'm doing the Firm Cardio Step mix and will walk the dog for a mile later today. Lorrie
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!
Hello Pink Runners -- everyone is a runner no matter how far or how fast -- let's talk about our running and our running as it relates to being newly diagnosed, going through surgery, going through treatment, and beyond. If you would like to share your race schedule please do so -- you don't have to enter any races to be…
it seems that there aremany of us out there! Share your trips, tips, favorite dive sites, hotels, and any other dive stuff! Cheers, Midgie
Just came across this today and found it interesting. The study was done on colon cancer patients, but they note that there is no reason not to think that similar findings would hold for other cancers. The actual percentages of benefit can seem low, as with drugs, and other "major breakthroughs, e.g. 35%, etc., but as my…
Making Sure Exercise is Part of Cancer Care Dr. Katie Schmitz discusses how to integrate exercise into care treatment plans, as well as a study showing exercise improved survival in people with colon cancer. Jun 2, 2025 At the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, Dr. Katie Schmitz chaired a…
Whether it’s chair exercises, daily walks, or training for something bigger. Every step matters, and you’re not alone. Join us, share your progress, and lift each other up.
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…
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…
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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