Breast Cancer Fitness is an independent, non-commercial site for people in the UK who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, and for the people supporting them.
It brings together clear, referenced information on what you can do yourself to prepare for treatment, stay as strong as possible during it, and recover well afterwards, and points you to the NHS, charity and other services that can help.
What you’ll find here
- Preparing for treatment: getting fitter, eating well and looking after your mind in the weeks before surgery or chemotherapy (often called prehabilitation, or prehab).
- During treatment: staying active safely, managing side effects such as fatigue, joint pain and sleep problems, and looking after your arm and shoulder.
- Recovering after treatment: rebuilding strength and energy, returning to work and everyday life, and living well in the longer term.
- Tools and services: UK apps, programmes, classes and helplines, including free NHS and charity options and paid ones, described in the same way.
- The evidence: what research says, in plain English, with links to the studies.
If you’re not sure where to begin, try Start here.
How we work
- Referenced. Health pages are based on published research, NHS information and UK guidance, and list their sources so you can check them. Read our editorial policy.
- Independent. The site has no funding, advertising or commission, and no financial relationship with any service it mentions. Read how this site is funded.
- Balanced. Where we mention a paid service, we also list free NHS, charity and community options.
- UK-focused. We describe services, guidance and support available in the UK.
What this site isn’t
Breast Cancer Fitness is not part of the NHS or any charity, and it doesn’t give personal medical advice. It’s general information to help you have better conversations with your own cancer team, who know your situation.
If you need to talk to someone now, the Breast Cancer Now helpline is free on 0808 800 6000, and the Macmillan Support Line is free on 0808 808 00 00.
Get in touch
If something on the site is wrong, out of date or hard to use, please contact us.
Everyone’s treatment is different, so talk to your cancer team about what is right for you.