The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan: A Doctor-Approved Workout Plan For a Strong Body and Lifesaving ResultsThe only breast cancer recovery program designed by a Harvard doctor and survivor and approved by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Feel healthy again. Regain control of your life. Exciting new research reveals that regular exercise can reduce the chance of breast cancer recurrence and extend your life. Exercise can also help you recover energy, strength, and flexibility diminished by lifesaving breast cancer treatments. Dr. Carolyn Kaelin is a leading breast cancer surgeon who understands the important links among exercise, recovery, and the quality of life--and she is a breast cancer survivor, too. Designed with master trainers Josie Gardner and Joy Prouty, The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan features effective, inspiring workouts tailored for each type of surgery and adapted for differing fitness levels. Feel strong again and
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... medication, when appropriate, helps pre- serve bone. • Quell treatment-related nausea. Some research shows that exercise may lessen nausea during chemotherapy, which will certainly improve your quality of life. • Enhance appearance ...
... medication, when appropriate, helps pre- serve bone. • Quell treatment-related nausea. Some research shows that exercise may lessen nausea during chemotherapy, which will certainly improve your quality of life. • Enhance appearance ...
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... medications that improve your health may interfere with exer- cise to a lesser or greater degree. Kaelyn McGregor, a lively 42-year-old who has always been active, found that true this past year when she began taking a drug designed to ...
... medications that improve your health may interfere with exer- cise to a lesser or greater degree. Kaelyn McGregor, a lively 42-year-old who has always been active, found that true this past year when she began taking a drug designed to ...
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... medications, poor nutrition, depression, or a thy- roid disorder called hypothyroidism. That's why it's important to tell your doctor about fatigue, especially if it is long-lasting. She or he can consider whether medications or a ...
... medications, poor nutrition, depression, or a thy- roid disorder called hypothyroidism. That's why it's important to tell your doctor about fatigue, especially if it is long-lasting. She or he can consider whether medications or a ...
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... medications. The high blood pressure medication clonidine (Catapres) is sometimes prescribed, although trials suggest that the relief gained does not outweigh possible side effects. Other non- hormonal medications less commonly ...
... medications. The high blood pressure medication clonidine (Catapres) is sometimes prescribed, although trials suggest that the relief gained does not outweigh possible side effects. Other non- hormonal medications less commonly ...
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... medications may be necessary, as well. • Practice good sleep habits. Get up at the same time each day. Try ending naps before midafternoon and keeping them short. A light bedtime snack, but not a heavy meal, may make you sleepy. A ...
... medications may be necessary, as well. • Practice good sleep habits. Get up at the same time each day. Try ending naps before midafternoon and keeping them short. A light bedtime snack, but not a heavy meal, may make you sleepy. A ...
Contents
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Chapter 3 Combating Lymphedema | 39 |
Chapter 4 After Lumpectomy | 53 |
Chapter 5 After Mastectomy | 63 |
Chapter 6 After Breast Implant Surgery | 71 |
Chapter 7 After TRAM Flap Surgery | 81 |
Chapter 8 After Latissimus Dorsi Flap Surgery | 93 |
Chapter 9 Exercise with Care | 103 |
Chapter 10 A Plan for Every Woman | 117 |
Chapter 11 The Exercises | 143 |
Chapter 12 The Workouts | 191 |
Resources | 233 |
Index | 243 |
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abdominal muscles activities axillary baseline Biceps Curl body breast cancer breast cancer survivors breast cancer treatments Breathe normally throughout calcium calories cells chemotherapy comfortable range day REPEAT doctor elbow estrogen exercise safely fatigue feel floor hand healing help you regain Hold the stretch implant improve incision Keep your shoulders knees lat flap limit your range lumpectomy lymph channels lymph node surgery lymph nodes lymphatic lymphedema Massage Therapy mastectomy medications menopause move neutral position once or twice osteoporosis pain pectoral muscles pectoralis major Pectoralis major muscle physical therapist point of tightness posture checks pull range of motion relax REPS ribs scar tissue sentinel node sentinel node biopsy side SETS sidebar skin Slowly return spine STARTING POSITION strength exercises strength training Strength Workout stretch for 5–20 surgeon TECHNIQUE AND TIPS TRAM flap treated for breast twice a day underarm vitamin vitamin D walking weeks after surgery women
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Page 237 - Resources American Society of Plastic Surgeons 444 E. Algonquin Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005...
Page 64 - Composed primarily of fat and glandular tissue, the breast also has nerves, arteries, veins, and lymphatic channels that carry lymph fluid to the lymph nodes. The lobules are milkproducing glands, and the ducts carry the milk from the lobules to the nipple during breastfeeding.
Page 55 - ... woman to wear a bathing suit or low-cut dress without a scar showing. If the tumor is invasive, lymph nodes under the arm may be removed for analysis (see Chapter 3 for more information) 56 AFTER LUMPECTOMY procedure is coupled.