Megan R’s story: Redefining exercise goals during breast cancer

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Megan R, a marathon runner, revamps her fitness expectations and finds a new joy in exercise during treatment for anearly-stage breast cancerrecurrenceat 46.

As a college athlete, marathon runner, and triathlon participant, Megan R considered exercise an important part of her life. Now that she is undergoing treatment for a recurrence of breast cancer at 46 years old, activities that once felt good in her body have become challenging.

So, when soreness and frustration set in, she decided to adapt to her new reality. The result: she’s found new ways to engage in exercise.

Megan R’s perspective on marathons has changed. Now, getting through each day or a lengthy chemo treatment is a test of endurance.

Well-being for me is doing the best I can with what I've been given.

Megan R

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Join Megan R 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 aftersurgery.

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Originally published on The Patient Story: https://www.lbbc.org/blog/megan-r-s-story-redefining-exercise-goals-during-breast-cancer