Exercise Goals for Breast Cancer cont.

3. Correct Postural Imbalance
Just as many favor one arm to the detriment of the affected arm, many patients carry one's shoulder forward or carry the involved arm close to the body resulting in postural imbalance. This, in turn, further limits shoulder flexibility. Similarly the loss of a breast without reconstruction or prosthesis often results postural imbalance.

4. Weight Management
Weight gain frequently occurs as a result of hormonal therapy such as the use of tamoxifen, and inactivity and has been associated with the likelihood of recurrence and lymphedema.

5. Manage Hypercalcemia
Certain types of cancer, particularly lung and breast cancer, as well as some cancers of the blood, such as multiple myeloma, stimulate the release of calcium from bones into your blood. This is known as hypercalcemia Spread of cancer to the bones also increases the risk of hypercalcemia. Moderate weight bearing exercises like walking and moderate closed chain exercises such as free weights to maintain bone density is suggested.