Exercise Can Positively Influence the Immune System in Several Ways Research suggests that regular exercise can positively influence the immune system in several ways, potentially helping the body's ability to combat cancer cells:Reduced Inflammation: Chronic inflammation can contribute to cancer development and progression. Regular exercise has been shown…
Treatment is Over - The Side Effects are Not Problems Related to Surgery: Survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma, especially those diagnosed before 1988, often had their spleens removed. The spleen is a vital organ for the immune system. Removing it is linked with a higher risk of infections. Survivors…
Dealing with Hormonal Therapy & Breast Cancer Hormone therapy (also called hormonal therapy, hormone treatment, or endocrine therapy) slows or stops the growth of hormone-sensitive tumors by blocking the body’s ability to produce hormones or by interfering with effects of hormones on breast cancer cells. Tumors that are…
Choosing Yoga Poses to Improve Range of Motion Following Breast Cancer Assessing Range of Motion (ROM) Following breast surgery/reconstruction, shoulder range of motion limitations (ROM) are not uncommon. Conducting a ROM assessment with a goniometer will help determine which areas need attention. I realize that this…
How to Begin Your First Two Weeks of Recovery with the BOSU Balance Trainer When you begin to work with a new client, especially a breast cancer survivor, the first 2 weeks are incredibly important in setting the stage for a longer-term program. First and foremost, patients MUST discuss…
Exercise is Critical for Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery Exercise for Breast Cancer Prevention Women who get regular exercise (physical activity) have a lower risk of breast cancer than women who don’t exercise. Overall, women who get regular exercise have a 10-20 percent lower risk of breast cancer…
Most of us know that every October symbolizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month around the globe. I witnessed my mother battling breast cancer three times since 1981. She is currently fighting the battle with widespread-metastatic breast cancer. Today she is winning! According to Breastcancer.org:A woman in the U.S. today has…
Cancer Fighting Recipes - Carrot and Apple Soup Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium leek, chopped 1 pound peeled carrots, cut in ½ inch slices 3 cups fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped 1 Tbsp canola oil Salt and freshly…
Self-Image and Sexuality Each of us has a mental picture of how we look, our "self-image." Although we may not always like how we look, we're used to our self-image and accept it. But cancer and its treatment can change how you look and feel about yourself. Know…
