BREAST CANCER EXERCISE

A Breast Cancer Patient’s Rehab Story

June 20, 2018 No Comments

I get really fired up when I see someone being taken advantage of – something unfair that just shouldn’t be happening – especially to cancer patients.
Last week I witnessed this type of injustice with a patient we’ll call Jane. Jane was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had surgery just over a year ago followed by chemo.

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Tamoxifen Side Effects & Benefits: What you Need to Know

June 13, 2018 No Comments

I thought we should dive a little deeper on the topic of tamoxifen and take a look at what it’s for, why it’s prescribed, as well as the pros and cons. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to make an informed decision and have a great conversation with your Oncologist if this is one of the treatments offered to you.

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Five Steps to determine if Cancer Prehab is Right for You

May 30, 2018 No Comments

I’ve created an Exercise Journey Worksheet for Cancer Patients (see the link below). I want you to complete this honestly. Remember, this is just you talking to yourself. Use this worksheet as a tool to help figure out not only why you want to exercise but to find the barriers in the way of you making a positive choice for yourself.

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Chemotherapy Side Effects: Cardiotoxicity

May 23, 2018 No Comments

Cardiotoxicity – sounds like a scary word and something that you don’t even want to think about yet alone learn about. But remember – Knowledge is Power – so let’s dive in a little bit and learn what we need to so we can be empowered.

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