Posted by moderator on 24th March 2010

Ask the Expert on BCNW

Have you visited the ‘Ask the Expert’ page on Breast Cancer Now What?

The current article is about physical activity and exercise … and breast cancer, written by Kristin Campbell (an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Associate member of the School of Population and Public Health at UBC).

Some Questions about Physical Activity and Breast Cancer

  • Is weight lifting okay if I have arm swelling lymphedema?
  • Does being physically active affect cancer recurrence?
  • How much physical activity should I do?

She has great news about enjoying your favourite exercise after breast cancer treatment, and tips on how to safely get active again.

There is an Archive of other “Ask the Expert” articles as well.

    1 Response

  1. KristaLouise says:

    I was just reading about another online chat location for cancer patients and their supporters, of any age or diagnosis, hosted by the BC Cancer Agency:
    http://cancerchatcanada.bccancer.bc.ca/default.htm

    In case someone is interested.

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