Breast Cancer Rehab

💜 A breast cancer resource I wish I’d found sooner

Hi , There are so many organizations offering information and support after a breast cancer diagnosis, and sometimes it can be hard to know which ones are actually worth your time. I wanted to share one with you that I think is worth knowing about: Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC). A resource I wish I’d found sooner I didn’t discover LBBC until a few years after my own diagnosis—and I wish I had found it earlier. There are so many aspects of breast cancer that go beyond the medical...

9 days ago • 1 min read

💜 What does “normal” look like after breast cancer?

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...

29 days ago • 1 min read

💜 A little rehab goes a long way

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...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

💜 5 exercises I recommend again and again

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...

2 months ago • 1 min read

💜 5 books that helped me navigate breast cancer recovery

Hi Reader, My surgeons and oncologists were an essential part of my cancer care. But as I moved through treatment, I had a lot of questions about what healing looks like beyond the medical side of care. I didn’t always have clear answers, and I spent a lot of time trying to understand what may have contributed to my diagnosis, and what I could do to support my health moving forward. These are 5 books that helped me navigate that process in different ways: 1. Radical Remission Explores cases...

4 months ago • 1 min read

💪🏻 A simple way to turn walking into strength training

Hi Reader, After breast cancer treatment, walking is one of the simplest ways to start moving again. One way to make your walks more challenging—and support strength and bone health at the same time—is something called rucking, which just means walking with weight. It’s an easy way to turn a regular walk into more of a strength-building activity. Different ways to try rucking There are a few different options: 1) Regular Backpack (DIY option)This is the most budget-friendly way to start. You...

4 months ago • 1 min read

🧴 How Clean Are Your Products?

Hi Reader, Have you ever looked at a bottle of sunscreen or moisturizer and wondered...is this actually safe? After a breast cancer diagnosis, I've become a lot more intentional about what I put in and on my body. One of my favorite tools is the EWG Healthy Living app. It’s free, super easy to use, and lets you scan barcodes or search products to see how they rate. What you can check with it You can use it to check things like: Sunscreen ☀️ Body lotion 🧴 Shampoos 💆♀️ Laundry detergent 🧺...

5 months ago • 1 min read

💜 One of the best exercises for bone density

Hi Reader, Bone density has definitely been more on my radar since being diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m currently on tamoxifen, but once I'm in menopause, I may switch to an aromatase inhibitor — which can have a bigger impact on bone health. One of the most effective things you can do to support bone density is strength training. And one of the best lower body exercises to start with? Squats. Squats load the hips and spine — two of the most common areas where bone loss occurs. When bones...

6 months ago • 1 min read

40 things I’ve learned as a 5-year breast cancer survivor 💜

Hi Reader, Five years ago, I had no idea what recovery after breast cancer would really look like. Not just the physical side — but the emotional weight, the mental shifts, and the everyday realities that come with survivorship. Reaching my 5-year cancerversary brings mixed emotions for me — gratitude alongside the quiet uncertainty that can still linger. Over the past five years, I’ve learned a lot. Some lessons came through rehab and movement. Others came through fear, frustration, growth,...

7 months ago • 1 min read

My Go-To Bras After Mastectomy (By Stage of Recovery)

Hi Reader, One thing I wish I had more guidance on after my mastectomy was bras. I received very little direction from my medical team, so I figured this out later — through research and trial and error. Below are 5 bras I recommend most often — and personally wear now — based on stage of recovery, comfort, and activity level. A quick note: Using my links below gives you 10% off Prairie Wear and 15% off AnaOno. 1. Prairie Wear HuggerPRIMA Best for: early post-op & swelling support This is the...

8 months ago • 1 min read