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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!
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Chemo Brain Less Likely in Women Who Exercise
Chemo Brain Less Likely in Women Who Exercise August 31, 2021 Women diagnosed with breast cancer who exercised before, during, and after chemotherapy were less likely to have chemo brain. Read more...
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2020 Running Thread
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…
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Join LBBC for a two part wellness series!
Hello! Just posting an event being held by Living Beyond Breast Cancer, its free with a waiver or you could pay $10 that would go towards the organization. There are two workshops, one regarding Nutrition and the other for Excerise https://www.eventbrite.com/e/promoting-health-nutr... Session I Maximizing nutrition: Do you…
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Latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction can be DEVASTATING !!!
I CURSE the day that I decided to have breast reconstruction using the latissimus dorsi flap technique. I am three months out from the surgery, and have not been able to breath, eat, sleep properly, make love to my husband (we just had our first wedding anniversary, sans any physical intimacy), etc. due to extreme…
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Looking for all of your tips/tricks/wisdom please!
Since radiation ended in early July I have been in a major slump. I already needed (and was trying) to lose weight. Yet here I am, going for my RO follow up tomorrow morning, hanging my head in shame, having gained 10 pounds. My motivation, determination, and drive have peaced out. With every pound gained and every day…
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Swimming with Implants
Is there anyone out there with implants that swims laps on a regular basis? If so, what problems did you encounter? Pain? Discomfort? Thanks
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Protein Powder drinks
Hi, I am all finished my chemo and Herceptin. I am about 10 months from last chemo and 1 month post Herceptin. I am now seriously focused on losing the 25 lbs I gained throughout this whole ordeal. I am now very cautious of what I put into my body re food etc. I was having protein powder that I buy from GNC and making…
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How to lose weight on Herceptin
Hi, I am 4 months post last chemo. I am doing the Herceptin every three weeks. I have 7 more to do. I was trying to stay fit throughout the Taxol treatments. I have gained about 25 lbs since this whole thing started. I eat a lot of protein. Am making my own vegie juice. I have been going onto the elliptical for at least 45…
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Is weight training after reconstruction possible w implants?
My surgeons have told me that after breast reconstruction (BR) with silicone implants, I won't be able to do upper body weights anymore because any upper body weight training -even if I only do arms- would use the pectoralis which would distort and reposition the implant making it look ugly and increasing the risk of…
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Diet and Nutrition - Together!
This thread is for those of us who have goals to focus on our diet and nutrition to get to our healthier selves. Whether to lose weight, combat or avoid side effects from treatment, just feel better overall, or any other reasons, it always helps to do this together, share our learnings and experiences and keep one another…
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Guidelines on Exercise For Those With/At Risk for Lymphedema
One of the most common questions asked is about how those of us who had any nodes removed can exercise safely now that we have lymphedema or are at increased risk for LE. Stepup-Speakout.org, an amazing website about all things lymphedema has added two new exciting exercise resources. Here are the links.…
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how to lose weight on tamoxifen
After 8 months, my doctor took me off tamoxifen 2 weeks ago. I've gained 15 pounds on this poison. I exercise for at least an hour each day (4-5 mile walk/runs and weight machines). I eat healthy and always have. I've never had a weight problem. I actually was anorexic in high school and college but was able to learn how…
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rowing machine suggestions-anyone?
Hi All, I have been running on the treadmill and also outside in addition to using the elliptical. Since beginning Femara I have noticed that my knees are becoming stiff so I am thinking about getting a rowing machine. Lower impact and may even help tone arms. Does anyone have any suggestions on which type to buy or which…
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Probiotics PRO OR CON?
I don't know where to post this, so decided to try here. I need some input about probiotics. I have read everything I can and all articles are about the same. It seems that the research is not definite so I would like to hear your experiences. My questions are. Do you take it every day? How much? Did you, or do you get a…