Breast cancer, its treatments, reconstruction surgery, and recovery bring with them many physical and psychosocial challenges. While there may be certain exercises you'll need to avoid during certain times in your treatment and recovery (running, high impact aerobics, etc.), under the guidance of trained breast cancer rehab and/or exercise specialist, exercise is recommended by many respected organizations in oncology and exercise, including the Amercian College of Sports Medicine (ASCM) and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Cancer rehab and exercise are not necessarily panaceas for all that breast cancer brings, but they can certainly reduce pain and mobility issues, increase strength and stamina, and ramp up those feel-good endorphins that will help you manage the emotional ups and downs during this challenging time.
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