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Healthy Lifestyle

Diet and exercise

 

Diet and Exercise - BC Cancer Agency The Survivorship site of the BC Cancer Agency provides links to:                                                     Nutrition Guidelines Following a Breast Cancer Diagnosis; Foods to Avoid; Vitamins or Supplements that should be avoided

 

The Dragon Boat The Dragon Boat Phenomenon Around the World.

 

 

Achieving Healthy Body Weight Information on weight loss and maintenance from the BC Cancer Agency.

 

Ways to Manage Physical Changes Information from the US National Cancer Institute.

 

Nutrition and Physical Activity During and After Cancer Treatment Information from the American Cancer Society.

 

Articles

Dragon Boating-Exercise & Survivorship

 

Mitchell, T.L., Yakiwchuk, C.V., Griffin, K.L., Gray, R.E., & Fitch, M.I., (2007). Survivor dragon boating: A vehicle to reclaim and enhance life after treatment for breast cancer. Journal of Health Care for Women International , 28: 122-140.

 

Sabiston, C.M., McDonough, M.H., & Crocker, P.R. (2007). Psychosocial experiences of breast cancer survivors involved in a dragon boat program: Exploring links to positive psychological growth. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 29:419-438.