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MJ,
In regards to how long it will take to get physically active. From 4 - 6 weeks my physical activity was limited to walking, and I mean LOTS of walking. I did some gentle stretching at home, but that was it. After 6 wks was when I started back with the yoga and wt training at the gym. The wt training btw was started conservatively with significantly lighter wts.
I found yoga to be extremely beneficial for stretching out the chest and arm areas. YOu can also consider physical therapy if you feel like you need it to for your range of motion.
Maryanne
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*** MARYANNE *** aka HARRIECANARIE
1993: right side DCIS, lumpectomy, rads
1999: left side DCIS, lumpectomy, rads, tamoxifen
2006:
BRCA 2 positive
Stage I, invasive DCIS (6mm x 5mm)
Grade: intermediate
sentinal node biopsy: neg
HER2/neu amplified 4.7
ER+/PR+
TOPO II neg
Oncotype dx 20
Bilat mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction
oophorectomy
2007:
6 cycles TCH (taxotere, carboplatin, herceptin)
finished 1 yr herceptin 05/07
Arimidex, stopped after almost 1 yr
Femara
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