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Exercise and Physical Activity after Breast Cancer Surgery

Posted by Colleen Young, Connect Director @colleenyoung, Jan 3, 2019

What exercise and physical activity helped you the most after breast cancer surgery? What do you wish you had known?

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Jun 30, 2025
In reply to @susan7656 "I’ve been going to PT regularly since restrictions were lifted after my March reconstructive surgery. PT..." + (show)
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I’ve been going to PT regularly since restrictions were lifted after my March reconstructive surgery.

PT has been highly valuable. I underestimated how much I de-conditioned while recovering.

Now I have someone who has really helped me build up strength safely (without hurting myself).

She is also a lymphedema certified PT. I dont have lymphedema, but this physical therapist has a lot of experience with post breast cancer surgery patients. And that’s really helpful.

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It is great to have a professional guide you.

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vmeder | @vmeder | Aug 14, 2025

If you don’t live near any facilities, check out YouTube videos that you can do at home. There are so many out there! It is especially helpful on days when you need to strength train from a chair.

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