Exercise and Physical Activity after Breast Cancer Surgery

I am still in receiving treatment, but plan on checking out this free program at Y to help cancer survivors start physical activity after treatment.

Has anyone attended this program?

If in Rochester MN: https://www.ymcamn.org/locations/rochester_ymca/health_fitness/livestrong

Information on program and links to find other locations can be found at:
https://www.livestrong.org/what-we-do/program/livestrong-at-the-ymca
Laurie

I would suggest doing as much as you possibly feel you can. I currently am in a yoga for osteoporosis prevention class and find it very helpful in many ways. I also have taken part in a strength training class that helped as well. Swimming helps with restoring flexibility and range of motion, too. Good luck -- keep moving!!

Oh thank you for the info unfortunately the closest yoga or exercise classes I could get to are about 40 miles away. I have started walking a bit and counting my steps to increase every day.

Thank you for the info. I however don't live near and facilities that offer any type of exercise or yoga.

This video guides you through exercises soon after surgery (mastectomy or lumpectomy)

Thank you so very much. I will look it up.

I am starting the live strong program in March but a friend of mine did it last fall and loved it . I really need help getting started

Hey @cancersucks,
I’m starting that program at the Y on February 26th. I’m feeling hopeful about it since I had a bilateral mastectomy and 7 more surgeries due to complications and have poor upper body strength. I’m BRCA positive, had breast cancer and just canceled a hysterectomy so I could complete the Y program. I’ll let you know how it is after my first sessions. Go to yours so we can both get healthier!!!!