Workouts post mastectomy

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NEP Member Posts: 9
edited August 2017 in Middle Age 40-60(ish) Years Old With Breast Cancer

I am post MRM with axillary dissection, 3rd year running. I have started doing workouts in gym, is it suggested to do chest workouts??

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  • vlnrph
    vlnrph Member Posts: 1,632
    edited August 2017

    You are probably concerned about doing something that might trigger lymphedema so I would recommend beginning upper body exercise very carefully, using low weights/few repetitions and looking at the website stepup-speakout for guidelines. Also the LE thread here has lots of gals who can tell you what they find helpful.

    If your facility has anyone with knowledge about cancer recovery, it might be worth hiring them as a personal trainer. I like water aerobics the best. My swollen arm gets support and being in the pool is more social than slaving away on a bunch of machines all by yourself!

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