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Taking the Fear Out of Breast Cancer Tests

Taking the Fear Out of Breast Cancer Tests
Taking the Fear Out of Breast Cancer Tests

Dr. Lisa Masterson from the new TV show The Doctors helps one of Rachael's viewers conquer her fear of mammograms by giving her the groundbreaking new breast cancer screening test every woman should know about.

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How can I get my mother, who has breast cancer, to be more active so she won't lose muscle strength?

Ceciljoy
Posted:
2009-08-19 7:23 AM
My 73-year-old mother, who has breast cancer, is getting weaker, and her doctor wants her to exercise and stay active. But when I suggest to her that she needs to exercise, she refuses, saying she's too tired. I'm worried that she's losing muscle strength. What can I say or do to get her moving again?

I have asked the same question here also but not very satisfied
http://www.caring.com/questions/exercise-for-breast-cancer

any advise
thanks

3445
Posted:
2009-08-19 12:51 PM
God bless you & your mother. But, sorry, there is just nothing you can do to convince your mother to excercise if she just doesn't want to. My mother was the same way. Just love her, cherish her & spend as much time as you can with her. Maybe get her to "tell" the stories of her life (hide a tape recorder to get everything). Go softly, work with her slowly & hope you can get her on track. But if not, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. Take pictures by the hundreds!!! I'm starting to cry, to love to you.
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