Gentle Movement After Cancer Surgery
How to restart movement safely — from breathing exercises to short walks.
Movement supports circulation, mood and recovery — but the right amount at the right time matters.
In the first days, deep breathing and ankle pumps are often encouraged. Short, frequent walks usually come next. Range-of-motion exercises are introduced gradually, especially after breast or abdominal surgery.
Always get your surgical team’s OK before starting, progress slowly, and stop if you feel pain, pulling or swelling.
This article is general information; your surgical team’s instructions always come first.
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