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!
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.
Cancer Victim. Warrior. Fighter. Cancer-y words that don’t sit right.
Getting diagnosed with cancer means learning a whole new vocabulary. What words do you like or not like?
Finding balance in my life after cancer. It takes practice …
Finding balance in my life after cancer! It takes practice.
How much exercise is the RIGHT amount of exercise for cancer patients?
How much is the right amount of exercise for cancer patients? Only 5% of people meet the minimum guidelines
Who am I after cancer? It’s taking me a long time to figure it out.
My life is clearly divided into pre cancer and post cancer. I look back on photos from my ‘past’ life and it’s hard to believe that was even me.
Cancer friends. Why they’re so important to me.
What do you see in this photo?
Two girls riding bikes?
For me, this photo is significantly more.
Progress! How to be patient, when it doesn’t come naturally.
We live in a quick fix, instant gratification world. It’s easy to fall into the trap of wanting it NOW. And then being disappointed when it doesn’t happen fast enough.