Nutrition Good nutrition is essential to a healthy life. It is especially significant during treatment when the body is under added stress. Once treatment is completed, eating a healthy diet, low in fat and high in fiber, continues to be important. Exercise Exercise is one important way a woman with breast cancer can regain some control over her body. It increases her self-esteem, relieves stress and improves overall fitness.
Exercise also improves arm strength and range of motion on the affected side.
Breast prostheses are usually made to have the look and weight of a breast. It may also help a woman to feel better balanced.