Depending on where you are in the cancer journey you might not have much of an appetite. If you’re going to someone’s house for a holiday dinner, let them know of your situation ahead of time so they understand why your eating may be limited.  If this makes you feel uncomfortable, have dinner at home…

The hustle and bustle that can often accompany the holidays can leave us feeling stressed and less than jolly. Couple the holidays with a challenge such as cancer and families certainly may feel added stress. A cancer diagnosis impacts families emotionally, spiritually, socially and financially. It takes a toll on the energy level of the…

“I know I’m supposed to exercise. I’m just too tired.” I think I hear that from at least 75% of my breast cancer patients. I am a physical therapist who sees women after they have had a mastectomy, reconstruction, chemotherapy, radiation or any combination of those treatments. And the most common complaint is fatigue. Not…

When I tell people that I am a physical therapist who specializes in treating breast cancer patients they often say, “That must be so sad.” I respond, “Actually it is incredibly hopeful and helpful.” Traditionally physical therapists treat people who have lost range of motion, strength, function and who have pain following surgery. Is there…