I had my mastectomy in this year March and radiation in May. Now also have a frozen shoulder and hydrodilitation didn’t work to resolve it. Is there anyone out there who used to lift heavy weight and do cross fit before diagnosis and has returned to the same after BC treatment? I am on a physio rehab programme for my shoulder and trying to do slow and low weights but find it not only frustrating but my poor body also doesn’t like it if I try and push the weights. Specially upper body. Trying so hard to accept everything but my body keeps reminding me that I am far from ‘normal’. 
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Hi @phoenix5
I didn’t have a mastectomy, but had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy last year and strength train a few times a week. I was anxious about going back initially and started really light, not much more than the bar itself, and very slowly increased the weight. My operated size didn’t feel as strong and began to feel really tight so I had a physio appointment and was given stretching exercises which really helped. I also got frustrated at times, but am now lifting heavier than pre cancer. I do still find one side is less strong, and find certain exercises more difficult than before, but suppose that’s just the way it is for me. You’re dealing with not only BC surgery, but also your frozen shoulder issue, so try and not be too hard on yourself. Slow and steady. x
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Thanks so much for replying. I am just frustrated because I was diagnosed at peak fitness and now I am struggling to lift 39kg where I was lifting 100kg. I underestimated the mastectomy in terms of it being a major surgery and I had a lumpectomy 3 weeks before that but they didn’t get clear margins. Just feel alone. I appreciate your response!
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