Hi Reader, People often talk about getting back to “normal” after breast cancer. But what if normal isn’t what it used to be? Finding a "New Normal" Your body has changed. Your energy may be different. Your priorities may have shifted. Mine certainly have. The “new normal” topic came up often during my appointments with my oncologist. I’ve come a long way, but honestly, it’s still a work in progress. I’ve embraced some of the mindset shifts that came with cancer—doing less without guilt and...

Hi Reader, When we think about breast cancer rehab, we often think about those first few weeks or months after surgery. Getting your shoulder moving again. Working on your range of motion. Addressing tightness. Slowly getting back to exercise. But rehab isn’t just something your body needs immediately after surgery. Our bodies need ongoing maintenance. Your body needs maintenance Even years after treatment, your body can still benefit from regular attention. After everything your body has...

Hi Reader, I could have picked dozens of exercises for breast cancer recovery, but these are the five I continue to come back to years after my own treatment—and the same ones I recommend most often to my patients. After breast cancer surgery or reconstruction, it's common for some muscles to become tight while others weaken. Over time, this can contribute to: • Reduced shoulder movement • Changes in posture • Pain in the shoulder, neck, or mid-back 5 exercises I keep coming back to These...