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“Posture after cancer: why stoops, tilts and curves can appear–and what you can do”

by Fiona Palmer | Sep 27, 2025 | Breast Cancer, Pilates, Scar Tissue

“Help! I looked in the mirror and see tilts and bends that weren’t there before…” If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Many people notice changes in posture after cancer treatment– rounded shoulders, a forward stoop, or even a side tilt...

Moving More in Everyday Life During and After Cancer Treatment

by Fiona Palmer | Sep 26, 2025 | Breast Cancer, Pelvic Floor Health, Pilates, Scar Tissue

When people think about “exercise”, they often picture, gyms, treadmills, or structured classes. These are all fabulous. But movement doesn’t have to be formal. It can be built into the small moments or everyday life– at home, at work, with family,...

Getting Back to Life, Sport, and the Activities You Love After Cancer (Even with Setbacks Like a Hernia or Lymph Node Removal

by Fiona Palmer | Sep 25, 2025 | Breast Cancer, Pelvic Floor Health, Pilates

When treatment ends, many people dream of returning to the life they once had– whether that’s walking the dog without fatigue, gardening all weekend, or even returning to competitive sport. But recovery is rarely a straight line. I was recently asked in a cancer...

Hot tubs, saunas & a compromised lymphatic system: the good, the bad and the ugly

by Fiona Palmer | Sep 20, 2025 | Breast Cancer, Scar Tissue

There’s something deeply appealing about heat. A hot bath at the end of the day.A sauna after a swim.A hot tub on holiday. It feels like self-care.It feels like we’re doing something good for our bodies. And in many ways… we are. But — and this is where it gets...

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