Care, Stories As a breast cancer survivor and patient advocate, I’m often asked for advice from people who were newly diagnosed about what to do and what to expect. One question that comes up frequently is: How soon will I be able to exercise after my treatments? Some people continue to work out even during treatments, and just adjust the level of intensity accordingly. Exercise is wonderful and helps improve balance, keeps muscles strong, eases nausea and decreases fatigue. Always, always, always talk to your doctor first about your plans. If surgery is involved, it might complicate the recovery time if you are too aggressive with your exercise, but your medical team can give more detailed guidance. Once finished and cleared by your medical team, there are many options that help curb side effects and will boost your mental well-being, too! There are modified poses in Yoga that help improve range of motion, and runners might consider implant placement during reconstruction to assure they can resume their running methods. Achieving at least 150 minutes of exercise per week is recommended for breast cancer patients. I know it’s hard… those of us who have had multiple surgeries and countless treatments understand the challenges of exercise BUT just start simply. A walk around the block is a good beginning! << Previous Post Tips for Creating a Medical... Komen Blog Read More Next Post >> Positive Findings for HER2-Positive Metastatic... Komen Blog Read More Related Stories Previous Next Komen Blog Komen’s 2021-2022 Advocacy Priorities Seek... Read More Komen Blog Tips for Living a Healthy... Read More Komen Blog Breast Cancer, No Longer Your... Read More Komen Blog When Pink is Just Another... Read More Komen Blog The Moment That Changed Everything Read More Komen Blog Experiencing Breast Cancer As a... Read More Komen Blog Jennifer and Angelo Merendino Used... Read More Komen Blog Social Justice Is An Issue... Read More Komen Blog Surviving the Paperwork Read More Komen Blog Research on Hard-To-Treat Cancers, Brinker... Read More Komen Blog Patients and doctors should discuss... Read More Komen Blog Knowing Your Girls Could Save... Read More Komen Blog Komen Urges Expansion of Family... Read More Komen Blog A Son’s Inspiration to Give... Read More Amanda DeBard Trading Assumptions for Data at... Read More Komen Blog Does Pregnancy Affect Breast Cancer... Read More Komen Blog Disney® Star Sends Mother’s Day... Read More Komen Blog Komen’s 2021-2022 Advocacy Priorities Seek... Read More Komen Blog Tips for Living a Healthy... Read More Komen Blog Breast Cancer, No Longer Your... Read More Komen Blog When Pink is Just Another... Read More Komen Blog The Moment That Changed Everything Read More Komen Blog Experiencing Breast Cancer As a... Read More Komen Blog Jennifer and Angelo Merendino Used... Read More Komen Blog Social Justice Is An Issue... Read More Komen Blog Breast Health Badge Read More Komen Blog The Purpose of Two Cancer... Read More Komen Blog Mission Badge Read More Komen Blog Things Breast Cancer Patients Should... Read More Komen Blog Who’s Your One: Glenn and... Read More Amanda DeBard In Case You Missed It:... Read More Komen Blog Working Together, Data Scientists and... Read More Komen Blog Jerri Johnson Provides Perspective of... Read More Komen Blog Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer... Read More JOIN US TODAY! JOIN