Janet Rubin was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009 and soon after underwent a bilateral mastectomy. She then had TRAM flap...

Many patients with cancer and cancer survivors suffer from pain and impaired functioning as a result of cancer treatment, even years...

The Recovery Fitness® cancer exercise program fills a gap in the health care system. My program teaches patients how to exercise properly...

Advice from, Carol Michaels, a cancer exercise expert on how to stay active during and after cancer treatment

There are numerous issues that need to be covered in a survivorship plan. I will focus on physical activity. Exercise is an important...

Exercise is an essential component of the cancer recovery process. After surgery, it is important to build strength and flexibility in...

I have been a fitness professional and cancer exercise specialist for 20 years. One the the best ways to help someone feel better during...

A weak core in a cancer survivor can lead to further health issues such as poor balance and poor posture. Balance issues can develop due...

The breast cancer survivor’s balance can suffer after surgical procedures. We find this to be especially acute with the TRAM flap...

Balance exercises will help you regain function and mobility for activities of daily living and are a key component for recovery after...

Exercise is thought to lower the risk of other diseases among breast cancer survivors, increase their overall quality of life and reduce...

Low Immunity? Reduce Infection Risk During Your Treatment Cancer treatment can make your immune system work incredibly hard, and with...

1. Fewer distractions. 2. Better concentration on technique. 3. No one is watching – not self-conscious 4. Allows the mind to relax. 5....

​​ Cancer survivors always have questions about exercise. Which exercises should I be doing and which should I avoid? Can I exercise...

A pair of Yale Cancer Center interventional studies involving breast cancer survivors found that lifestyle changes in the form of healthy...

When can you start a exercise program after having cancer surgery and treatments? You should start stretching exercises as soon as you...

During my 16 year experience as a fitness professional and cancer exercise specialist, I have worked with hundreds of cancer patients and...

Cancer surgery and treatments can affect posture in cancer survivors. Studies have shown that if you have breast cancer surgery and...