The 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 Improve your flexibility and balance Rebuild your muscles Protect your bones Enhance your appearance, vitality, and all-around health For more information on Dr. Kaelin about breast cancer treatment and recovery, read her award-winning book Living Through Breast Cancer. (20060930)
Author(s): Carolyn M. Kaelin, Francesca Coltrera, Josie Gardiner, Joy Prouty
Edition: 1
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 272
Contents......Page 8
Preface......Page 12
Acknowledgments......Page 14
1 Taking Control......Page 20
Laying the Foundation......Page 21
Creating a Team......Page 35
Paring Off Pounds......Page 40
Rebuilding Muscle......Page 44
Shoring Up Bones......Page 50
3 Combating Lymphedema......Page 58
The Lymphatic System......Page 59
Lymph Node Surgery......Page 61
The Lymphedema Cycle......Page 63
Reducing the Risk for Lymphedema......Page 65
Where Does Exercise Fit In?......Page 68
4 After Lumpectomy......Page 72
The Surgery......Page 73
The Challenges......Page 75
5 After Mastectomy......Page 82
The Surgery......Page 83
The Challenges......Page 86
6 After Breast Implant Surgery......Page 90
The Surgery......Page 91
The Challenges......Page 95
7 After TRAM Flap Surgery......Page 100
The Surgery......Page 101
The Challenges......Page 105
8 After Latissimus Dorsi Flap Surgery......Page 112
The Surgery......Page 113
The Challenges......Page 116
9 Exercise with Care......Page 122
Safety First......Page 123
Lymphedema and Exercise......Page 125
The Toolbox......Page 127
The Right Mix......Page 136
The Right Timing......Page 155
11 The Exercises......Page 162
12 The Workouts......Page 210
Resources......Page 252
DVDs and Books......Page 254
Cancer Care Professionals......Page 255
Additional Support Information and Resources......Page 258
Activity Opportunities......Page 259
Protection from the Sun......Page 260
Index......Page 262
