Exercise Before & After Mastectomy & Breast Reconstruction

What movement can you do to prepare for breast cancer surgery, and what may help once you leave hospital?Luan speaks with Anna-Louise Bradley, senior exercise physiologist, about exercise before and after mastectomy and breast reconstruction.In this episode we talk about:•what an exercise physiologist does•exercise physiology vs physiotherapy•prehab when surgery is close•early movement in hospital•the grey area before exercise clearance•adapting movement for different surgeries•cancer-related fatigue•rebuilding strength, fitness and confidence•Medicare rebates and subsidised programs*•finding an oncology exercise physiologist*Balanced Bodies Lifestyle Clinic is one of the partners delivering the Prostate and Breast Cancer Foundation subsidised program mentioned in this episode.Care note: This episode includes discussion of mastectomy, breast reconstruction and major surgery.Read more about this episode, meet the guest and find links to all the resources mentioned on the dedicated Rewritten Me podcast blog page.Where you can find Luan: Instagram Website LinkedInIf you’ve found any of the content upsetting, please reach out and get help. Breast Cancer Network Australia has a free confidential helpline – 1800 500 258. Beyond Blue has a range of free resources online, or you can call them 24/7 on 1300 224 636.The information in this podcast does not constitute medical advice. For personalised medical advice you should seek a consult with a FRACS qualified surgeon or equally qualified surgeon in your country.Please read more in our full disclaimer.CREDITS:Host & producer: Luan Lawrenson-Woods is an award-winning women’s health advocate, speaker and host of the Regarding Me and Rewritten Me podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.