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Amanda’s story: Coping with side effects from endocrine treatment | BeACTive

Amanda, a working mom, exercises to relieve stress, anxiety, and other side effects from breast cancer treatment to reduce her risk of recurrence.

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Embracing exercise to overcome challenges of tamoxifen

At the age of 40, Amanda’s life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with stage I breast cancer. Now, she prioritizes her health every day.

Even though the side effects of tamoxifen are challenging, Amanda carves out an hour dedicated solely to exercise each morning. It’s a powerful practice to center herself, setting the tone and grounding her for the day ahead.

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Inclusive exercise: A celebration of all bodies

Amanda advocates for body inclusivity in exercise. Every woman, irrespective of size or shape, can engage in physical activity.

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Exercise is for all bodies. Every woman can exercise. It doesn't matter if you need to do it on a chair or on a couch, or you can do it standing or sitting.

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5 snacks for breast cancer thrivers

Nutritious snacks are essential for sustaining energy levels during exercise and supporting overall health, particularly for anyone diagnosed with breast cancer.

Ideally, eat a small snack about one to two hours before exercising to boost your energy and prevent hunger. After your workout, aim to have a snack within 30 minutes to an hour to replenish, recover, and hydrate.

Try these healthy snack options:

  • Greek yogurt with berries
  • Whole grain toast with nut butter
  • Hummus with vegetable sticks
  • Trail mix with nuts and dried fruits
  • Canned tuna on whole grain crackers

Don’t forget to stay hydrated!

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Let's BeACTive together!

Join Amanda and the other participants in our new, 3-week exercise series featuring 9 workouts of about 20 minutes each and designed especially for people who are going through or recovering from treatment, preparing for surgeries, or regaining mobility after surgery.

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Additional resources

Tamoxifen and breast cancer

Hormonal therapies for breast cancer: Weighing benefits and side effects

Caring for your mental health as a parent

Recording:  Managing treatment side effects of anti-estrogen therapies

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Amanda

Amanda
  • BeACTive video participant

Adriana Lecuona, MFA

  • Has worked at LBBC since 2022
  • Was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2008
  • Enjoys writing, movie-going, long walks, Asian food, and delights in any time spent with her son

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Living Beyond Breast Cancer is a national nonprofit organization that seeks to create a world that understands there is more than one way to have breast cancer. To fulfill its mission of providing trusted information and a community of support to those impacted by the disease, Living Beyond Breast Cancer offers on-demand emotional, practical, and evidence-based content. For over 30 years, the organization has remained committed to creating a culture of acceptance — where sharing the diversity of the lived experience of breast cancer fosters self-advocacy and hope. For more information, learn more about our programs and services.