The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan

Overview

The only breast cancer recovery program designed by a Harvard doctor and survivor and approved by the American Council on Exercise (ACE)

Feel healthy again. Regain control of your life.

Exciting new research reveals that regular exercise can reduce the chance of breast cancer recurrence and extend your life. Exercise can also help you recover energy, strength, and flexibility diminished by lifesaving breast cancer treatments.

Dr. Carolyn Kaelin is a leading breast cancer surgeon who understands the important links among exercise, recovery, and the quality of life--and she is a breast cancer survivor, too. Designed with master trainers Josie Gardner and Joy Prouty, The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan features effective, inspiring workouts tailored for each type of surgery and adapted for differing fitness levels.

Feel strong again and

Improve your flexibility and balance
Rebuild your muscles
Protect your bones
Enhance your appearance, vitality, and all-around health
For more information on Dr. Kaelin about breast cancer treatment and recovery, read her award-winning book Living Through Breast Cancer.

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Author Information

Bio of Carolyn M. Kaelin

Carolyn M. Kaelin, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S., is the director of the Comprehensive Breast Health Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a surgical oncologist at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and an assistant professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. A nationally respected researcher in the field of women's health, she currently is lead researcher on three studies on quality of life with breast cancer. Dr. Kaelin is the recipient of the prestigious Mary Horrigan Connor Award for Outstanding Contributions to Women's Health.

Bio of Francesca Coltrera

Francesca Coltrera is a medical writer in the Boston area who has covered women's health and many other topics for well over a decade. She is a frequent contributor to Harvard Health Publications and has written for several health web sites. Her work also has appeared in Redbook, Self, Technology Review, and the Boston Herald.

Bio of Josie Gardiner

Josie Gardiner and Joy Prouty have been master trainers for more than 30 years. Josie also is a cancer survivor.

Bio of Joy Prouty

Josie Gardiner and Joy Prouty have been master trainers for more than 30 years. Josie also is a cancer survivor.

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Additional Info

Imprint

McGraw-Hill

Filesize

10.54 MB

Number of Pages

272

eBook ISBN

007149040X