Cancer Exercise Blog
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I wanted to find someone like me
Someone I could relate to, who’d been through a similar cancer and exercise journey. I was (relatively) young, sporty, a mum - and suddenly I had cancer. Everything I read seemed to be for people much older or more sedentary than me. So this blog aims to be what I needed to read. I hope you enjoy it. I hope you find it useful. I hope it gives you hope!
I’m 49 and not afraid to admit that … my mindset has changed for the better since cancer
I suffer from anxiety, but having had cancer has made me less afraid
Bone medication update! My side effects of risedronate, for osteoporosis
Since taking hormone therapy after breast cancer, I now have osteoporosis - a common side effect
Does stress cause cancer? Can stress cause cancer to come back?
Does stress cause cancer? Can stress cause cancer to come back?
Cancer number 2: Skin cancer, probably caused by radiotherapy.
Radiotherapy can occasionally cause skin changes that lead to skin cancer. Check regularly!
My top tips for night sweats - a common side effect of cancer treatment and hormone therapy
Night sweats are a very common side effect of menopause and cancer treatment. How can we manage them?
Why did I choose aesthetic flat closure and have no reconstruction?
When I found out I needed surgery for breast cancer, I chose no reconstruction and to live flat. Known as aesthetic flat closure - AFC.
3 years ago, I’d just had surgery to amputate both my breasts
3 years ago this month, I had surgery to remove my breasts. Here’s what 3 years of cancer treatment looks like
Cancer, osteoporosis and the power of exercise
Cancer treatment - especially hormone therapy - can lead to osteoporosis. What can we do about it?
Skin cancer after radiotherapy. What to look out for.
Radiotherapy can occasionally cause skin cancer. Here’s what happened to me and what to look out for
Why getting fit again after cancer means stepping out of your comfort zone
Getting fit after cancer requires pushing limits - a little - in order to see progress. I don’t always love exercise, but I do love feeling better again.
What was the hardest thing about having cancer and being a mum?
The hardest and the best things about having cancer and being a mum
Having cancer was a blessing in disguise. Yes, really.
Having cancer has made me appreciate life very differently. I wouldn’t wish cancer on anyone. But it’s made me into a better person.
My life priorities after cancer. How have my values changed?
Having cancer has made me rethink my priorities and core values. How do these align with yours?
Is it ok for cancer patients to exercise, when you don’t feel very well?
Cancer patients often don’t feel very well. So when is it ok to exercise and when do you need to back off?
Osteoporosis. Cancer, exercise, lifting weights - and bone density
Cancer, exercise, lifting weights - what is the best exercise to improve bone density for cancer patients?
The power of group exercise and community for cancer patients
A weekend away, exercising in nature with other cancer patients. The power of exercise, community and nature all rolled into one.
Scars and body image after cancer treatment
Learning to love my scars after breast cancer surgery. I chose aesthetic flat closure, known as AFC
Exercise and cancer related foot pain and tendonitis
Cancer treatment and hormone therapy caused crippling foot pain. Gentle exercise and patience have cured it!
Cancer Rebel. This was me 3 years ago. My hair grew back WHITE!
By the last few taxol chemo infusions, my body was tired. My white blood cells tanked. So I jumped on my bike and rebelled :)
Exercise can cure the most common cancer side effect, affecting up to 90% of patients.
What is the most common side effect of cancer treatment? Fatigue.