The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan

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.

Table of Contents:
Preface Acknowledgments CHAPTER 1 Taking Control Laying the Foundation Creating a Team CHAPTER 2 Pounds, Muscles, and Bones Paring Off Pounds Rebuilding Muscle Shoring Up Bones CHAPTER 3 Combating Lymphedema The Lymphatic System Lymph Node Surgery The Lymphedema Cycle Reducing the Risk for Lymphedema Where Does Exercise Fit In? CHAPTER 4 After Lumpectomy The Surgery The Challenges CHAPTER 5 After Mastectomy The Surgery The Challenges CHAPTER 6 After Breast Implant Surgery The Surgery The Challenges CHAPTER 7 After TRAM Flap Surgery The Surgery The Challenges CHAPTER 8 After Latissimus Dorsi Flap Surgery The Surgery The Challenges CHAPTER 9 Exercise with Care Safety First Lymphedema and Exercise The Toolbox CHAPTER 10 A Plan for Every Woman The Right Mix The Right Timing CHAPTER 11 The Exercises Warm-Ups Balance Stretches: Upper Body Stretches: Core Stretches: Lower Body Strength: Upper Body Strength: Core Strength: Lower Body CHAPTER 12 The Workouts Lumpectomy or Mastectomy: Balance and Stretches Lumpectomy or Mastectomy: Strength Workout 1 Lumpectomy or Mastectomy: Strength Workout 2 Breast Implant: Balance and Stretches Breast Implant: Strength Workout 1 Breast Implant: Strength Workout 2 TRAM Surgery: Balance and Stretches TRAM Surgery: Strength Workout 1 TRAM Surgery: Strength Workout 2 Lat Surgery: Balance and Stretches Lat Surgery: Strength Workout 1 Lat Surgery: Strength Workout 2 Save Your Shoulder: Strength Workout Phase 1 Save Your Shoulder: Strength Workout Phase 2 Resources Index

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Review :
This is a remarkable book that's chock full of interesting things you may not know. It's aimed at the 2 million-plus women now living in the United States who've been treated for breast cancer, but I was fascinated with it and I'm not in that number. It contains clear explanations, real-life stories, straightforward diagrams, lists of resources and descriptions of surgery and implant options. It's the first Harvard doctor-approved workout book designed specifically for breast cancer survivors and the first to address each type of surgery and treatment with separate, appropriate exercise prescriptions. In fact, the book contains almost 100 pages of recommended exercises, all designed to help combat the heavy toll taken on a woman's body by breast cancer treatments. It's a collaboration between Master Reebok trainers Joy Prouty and Josie Gardiner, health writer Francesca Coltrera and Dr. Carolyn Kaelin, the founding director of the Comprehensive Breast Health Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Coltrera did the lion's share of writing and her style is pleasantly conversational and accessible, especially considering the dense medical information that's imparted. True story: I found myself engrosssed while reading about the lymphatic system. It's fascinating! Who knew? Palm Beach Post 20060930