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9780071465786

The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan A Doctor-Approved Workout Plan For a Strong Body and Lifesaving Results

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  • ISBN13:

    9780071465786

  • ISBN10:

    0071465782

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2006-08-31
  • Publisher: McGraw Hill
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Summary

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.

Author Biography

Carolyn Kaelin, M.D., M.P.H., is the founding director of the Comprehensive Breast Health Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. She also is a surgical oncologist at Dana Farber Cancer Institute and a leading researcher in quality of life after breast cancer.

Francesca Coltrera is a professional writer who specializes in medical topics.

Josie Gardiner has been a Reebok Master Trainer for more than 15 years.

Joy Prouty, a Reebok Master Trainer, has developed fitness training programs and taught for more than 15 years.

Table of Contents

Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Taking Control
1(20)
Laying the Foundation
2(14)
Creating a Team
16(5)
Pounds, Muscles, and Bones
21(18)
Paring Off Pounds
21(4)
Rebuilding Muscle
25(6)
Shoring Up Bones
31(8)
Combating Lymphedema
39(14)
The Lymphatic System
40(2)
Lymph Node Surgery
42(2)
The Lymphedema Cycle
44(2)
Reducing the Risk for Lymphedema
46(3)
Where Does Exercise Fit In?
49(4)
After Lumpectomy
53(10)
The Surgery
54(2)
The Challenges
56(7)
After Mastectomy
63(8)
The Surgery
64(3)
The Challenges
67(4)
After Breast Implant Surgery
71(10)
The Surgery
72(4)
The Challenges
76(5)
After TRAM Flap Surgery
81(12)
The Surgery
82(4)
The Challenges
86(7)
After Latissimus Dorsi Flap Surgery
93(10)
The Surgery
94(3)
The Challenges
97(6)
Exercise with Care
103(14)
Safety First
104(2)
Lymphedema and Exercise
106(2)
The Toolbox
108(9)
A Plan for Every Woman
117(26)
The Right Mix
117(19)
The Right Timing
136(7)
The Exercises
143(48)
Warm-Ups
144(4)
Balance
148(4)
Stretches: Upper Body
152(11)
Stretches: Core
163(6)
Stretches: Lower Body
169(3)
Strength: Upper Body
172(11)
Strength: Core
183(6)
Strength: Lower Body
189(2)
The Workouts
191(42)
Lumpectomy or Mastectomy: Balance and Stretches
192(3)
Lumpectomy or Mastectomy: Strength Workout 1
195(3)
Lumpectomy or Mastectomy: Strength Workout 2
198(3)
Breast Implant: Balance and Stretches
201(3)
Breast Implant: Strength Workout 1
204(3)
Breast Implant: Strength Workout 2
207(3)
TRAM Surgery: Balance and Stretches
210(3)
TRAM Surgery: Strength Workout 1
213(3)
TRAM Surgery: Strength Workout 2
216(3)
Lat Surgery: Balance and Stretches
219(3)
Lat Surgery: Strength Workout 1
222(3)
Lat Surgery: Strength Workout 2
225(3)
Save Your Shoulder: Strength Workout Phase 1
228(2)
Save your Shoulder: Strength Workout Phase 2
230(3)
Resources 233(10)
Index 243

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