Tag: breast cancer recovery

Exercise - From Prevention to Survivorship According to a 2016 study conducted by Moore et al., leisure-time physical activity reduces the risk of at least 13 different cancer types (Moore et al., 2016), and furthermore provide evidence for an exercise-dependent reduction in the risk of disease recurrence for…

The Benefits of Exercise During Cancer Recovery One of the most important, if not THE most important part of recovery from the debilitating side-effects of cancer surgery and treatment is correcting postural deviations that are the result of muscle imbalances. We must re-educate the body to restore its’…

The Benefits of Exercise During Cancer Treatment According to Cancer.net, exercise is an important part of a cancer treatment plan. A growing amount of research shows that regular exercise can greatly improve physical and mental health during every phase of treatment. Even if you were not active before…

The Role of Deep Breathing and Exercise in the Prevention and Management of Lymphedema The Role of Deep Breathing and Exercise in the Prevention and Management of Lymphedema Unlike the heart in the blood circulatory system, the lymphatic system does not have an active pump to propel lymphatic…

The Benefits of Exercise During Cancer Recovery One of the most important, if not THE most important part of recovery from the debilitating side-effects of cancer surgery and treatment is correcting postural deviations that are the result of muscle imbalances. We must re-educate the body to restore its’…

The Benefits of Exercise During Cancer Treatment According to Cancer.net, exercise is an important part of a cancer treatment plan. A growing amount of research shows that regular exercise can greatly improve physical and mental health during every phase of treatment. Even if you were not active before…

Prevent Cancer with Lifestyle Changes According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), a quarter of Americans said they believe there is nothing they can do to prevent cancer––despite hundreds of studies showing that cutting back on tobacco use, drinking and sun exposure and making positive diet…

LYMPHEDEMA - What You Haven't Been Told and Need to Know What is Lymphedema Lymphedema is swelling produced by an accumulation of lymph fluid in the tissue. Removal of the nodes and damage to the area prevents the lymph fluid in the area from draining properly, allowing it…

  Hormone therapy (also called hormonal therapy, hormone treatment, or endocrine therapy) slows or stops the growth of hormone-sensitive tumors by blocking the body’s ability to produce hormones or by interfering with the effects of hormones on breast cancer cells. Tumors that are hormone insensitive do not have…

When you begin to work with a new client, especially a breast cancer survivor, the first 2 weeks are incredibly important in setting the stage for a longer-term program. This sample 2 week program will help guide you through your first two weeks as a current or prospective…