Breast Exercise Class

Booking details

You will need to complete a booking form before attending any of our exercise initiatives. This information will be shared with the course instructor to ensure they are aware of all your specific needs/ limitations and your own goals and your contact details.

Booking form

• You can complete the form over the phone with us or visit the Cancer Support and Information Centre in person by appointment.

Once the booking form is completed and checked by us (this can take up to 2 weeks) it will then be sent by secure and confidential email to the instructor. They  will then contact you by phone to introduce themselves, go over your form with you and invite you to a class.

Data protection

By completing the form you are agreeing for us to share your details on the form with the Instructor taking the class. If you have any questions relating to this then please do not hesitate to contact us.

Who can attend the class?

Available to all ladies following breast cancer surgery.

The general guide is anytime from 6 weeks post surgery unless you have had complications, such as wound not being fully healed or you have been advised to wait longer by the Breast Care Team.

If you are going on to have a course of radiotherapy, or chemotherapy then radiotherapy, it is best to wait until you have finished all the treatment. Sometimes ladies develop skin soreness at the site of radiotherapy, depending how uncomfortable that feels you might want to delay the start of the breast exercise class by a couple of weeks after you finish treatment. We also find waiting until after  your treatment has been completed means you are less tired, plus attending the class gives you further continued support. If you are choosing to go back to work and need to take time off to go to the class, we are happy to provide you with a letter that says that this is part of your continued treatment.

If for some reason you have missed the opportunity of accessing the course , it is possible to do so  anytime in the future.

What is the aim of the class?

Over a six week course the aim is to increase your upper body strength and flexibility, reducing the risk of developing Lymphoedema. The exercises will also help with your balance and posture. The class is fun and aimed at giving you peer support from other ladies who will have been through similar breast cancer treatment. Ladies often tell us that attending the class after all the treatment had finished helped them cope emotionally as well as physically. The course gave them confidence and some made life long friends from the group.

What can you expect at the class?

Amy, who runs the group is a qualified physiotherapist. She ensures the classes are fun and relaxed whilst at the same time ensuring participants reach their full potential.

Are there any costs involved?

These courses have kindly been funded by a local charity ART FOR CURE. There is no cost to you for this 6 week course. You will be given equipment to use during the session.

Where and when as the classes held?

The classes are held at The Cancer Wellbeing and Information Centre on a Thursday evening.

Parking

You can park in the usual hospital car park and will be asked for your registration details to ensure free parking.

Refreshments available?

It is suggested you bring your own water bottle, which you will be able to re-fill.

Anything you need to bring with you?

No: anything you need will be provided. Wear loose fitting comfortable clothing with trainers or comfortable flat shoes.