What to Say to A Friend or Loved One Who Has Just Been Diagnosed with Cancer Studies show that people do better emotionally in a crisis when they have strong support from family members and friends. If you have a friend or love one that has just…
Customized Exercise Programming - Lat Flap Breast Reconstruction Janna received a referral for a client with breast cancer. She recently became a Cancer Exercise Specialist and asked if she could hire me to help her with and teach her how to put together Luci’s exercise program. She completed…
Working with a Client Post-Mastectomy An individualized exercise program is critical for mastectomy recovery. Modified radical mastectomy – is the surgical removal of the breast, the nipple, many of the axillary lymph nodes, and the lining over the chest muscle. This procedure has replaced the radical mastectomy…
Nutrition Goals when Living with Cancer There are three main nutritional goals for someone living with cancer. They are: 1) To maintain a healthy bodyweight 2) To select a nutritional plan that will supply the body with fuel and nutrients for repair and healing and aid in…
Join Andrea Leonard, President and Founder of CETI and PFP 2019 Personal Trainer of the year, along with fellow Cancer Exercise Specialists for this hands-on mastermind event. This one-day event will take place at NOVA Medical Exercise in Chantilly, VA on Nov. 2nd from 10-6. The cost is…
Modified radical mastectomy – is the surgical removal of the breast, the nipple, many of the axillary lymph nodes, and the lining over the chest muscle. This procedure has replaced the radical mastectomy as the most common surgery for breast cancer. The patient may opt for immediate reconstruction…
One of the most important, if not THE most important part of recovery from the debilitating side-effects of breast cancer surgery and treatment is correcting postural deviations that are the result of muscle imbalances. We must re-educate the body to restore its’ normal balance. Most of us think…
The recovery from breast cancer often involves reconstructive surgery that can impact muscles and movement elsewhere in the body. Cancer Exercise Specialist training provides you with the guidance to understand the different surgical procedures, their impacts, and how to design safe and effective exercise programs that take into…
Lymphedema Precautions By Andrea Leonard The amount of lymphatic fluid that is transported through the affected area is directly related to the amount of blood flow to those areas. Heavy lifting with the affected arm, extreme climatic temperatures, extreme water temperatures (when bathing, showering, or hot tubs and…
Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients Andrea Leonard In 1996, the first Surgeon General’s report on physical activity and health was published. This included the currently accepted public health recommendations for physical activity for general health; 20 minutes of moderate intensity activity - such as brisk walking -…
