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Breast oncologist,
Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute & Harvard Medical School
Oncology, Lifestyle Medicine, & Women’s Health, MSCP
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Exercise during cancer treatment is more than a lifestyle recommendation. Evidence shows that staying physically active can help reduce cancer-related fatigue, manage treatment side effects and improve quality of life. In this conversation, Amy Comander highlights why healthcare professionals should actively encourage movement in oncology care, and how even simple activities, from walking to resistance training, can make a meaningful difference.

With guidelines recommending 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week and regular strength training, how can we make exercise a routine part of every oncology consultation?

Want to hear the full conversation? Comment PODCAST and we’ll send you the full episode.

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If you are caring for women anywhere in the healthcare space I know you are caring for women with breast concerns ranging from risk assessment, imaging, breast pathology, treatment, and survivorship including addressing menopause and sexual health. The Breast: A Clinician’s Masterclass for Advanced Breast Heath combines almost 2 decades of my experience and in depth knowledge to help clinicians, nurses, or anyone caring for women feel more comfortable with patients breast health. Register for special pricing and to take part into live sessions taking place on November 10 and December 8. The live sessions will review real world cases and live Q&A. Deadline for special pricing and the live Q&A is in one week. Link in bio @monarchhealthclinicianacademy. Hope to see you there❤️

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How I stay sane and don’t burn out at conferences!! My commitment to lifestyle comes with me wherever I go.

Had the best time with friends and colleagues. Can’t wait to see you all soon!!! ❤️

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Today I’m sharing how I parented, continued to work and a few mental shifts that helped me during my breast cancer journey!

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A lot to review , unpack , and find patient centered common ground that focuses on what women and doctors want to know when dealing with complex but highly relevant topics that are the most challenging discussions….

But doctors truly care and want to find a way forward in a world where we are lacking perfect studies and definitive guidance….

But this is vital medical care.
this is care that can transform patient outcomes.
We can do hard things.
And we are both dedicated to helping both doctors and women navigate things and make the decision that are best for their patients who are DESPERATE for care.

Stay tuned for so much more.
This work is so important, it’s important we get it right in a way that builds bridges and focuses on the patient experience.

And we need investment, we need to not vilify patients and doctors who want to talk about this, and we both know the future is really bright and hopeful.

We got this…
Follow along for more details on how we think about these issues.

Here’s our humble start trying to tackle it.

We should all remind ourselves to be humble to be curious and to keep on learning as doctors.

Now we are going to sleep because it’s been a really long day:)

#menopause #prematuremenopause #obgyn #medicaloncologist #breastcancer

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The most loving ten minutes of your year? Your mammogram.

Not a test to pass or fail. A conversation with the woman you’re becoming. And in 2026 that conversation got smarter and more personal:

→ Start at 40
→ Know your lifetime risk number by 25
→ Read the density line on your report
→ Ask about MRI if your risk runs high

I’ve sat with so many women at this exact moment of deciding. I want it to feel like care, not fear.

Save this for your next appointment. Send it to the woman you want to grow old with. And comment BOOKED when yours is on the calendar. I’ll be cheering for you.

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🔥 LIFESTYLE MEDICINE IS ON FIRE! 🔥 And yes… my cute hot pink boots showed up ready to make a statement! 💗👢✨

What an incredible way to kick things off at The Menopause Society Conference in San Diego! 🌴🎤 The cheering, enthusiasm, and engagement from the audience were absolutely amazing! ❤️

So many people were inspired to bring Lifestyle Medicine into women’s health care and pursue certification, empowering more clinicians to transform how we support women through their hormone health journey. 🌸✨

My heart is SO happy! 🥰 It was such an honor to share the keynote stage with my amazing colleagues, united by our passion for advancing Lifestyle Medicine and changing the future of women’s health.

And of course, I had to bring a little extra pink energy to the stage with my hot pink boots! 💗👢 Because when you’re passionate about changing health care, you might as well have a little fun while you’re doing it! 🔥

One of the most rewarding parts of this experience was having so many wonderful people approach me for photos, conversations, and connection. Those moments remind me why this work matters so much. When we share our passion, inspire one another, and build a community around what is possible, the ripple effect can be extraordinary! 🌊💕

I am beyond grateful to have been invited to this incredible event and to stand alongside such inspiring colleagues who are helping bring Lifestyle Medicine to the forefront of menopause and women’s health care.

The future of women’s health is BRIGHT, Lifestyle Medicine is on fire, and we’re stepping boldly into the future… one hot pink boot at a time! 🔥💗👢

#LifestyleMedicine #TheMenopauseSociety #WomensHealth #Menopause #HormoneHealth LifestyleMedicineOnFire Healthspan PhysicianLeadership HotPinkBoots ChangingTheFutureOfHealthcare 💗

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Day 1 at my 2nd Menopause Society Annual Meeting in San Diego and I’m SO energized.

I’m one of about 6 physical therapists here among roughly 2,500 attendees. Small but mighty. And exercise came up in nearly every lifestyle medicine conversation on Day 1.

The evidence is clear. The prescription is clear. The questions from the room were about the HOW: time, capacity, and real-life barriers.

That’s exactly where physical therapists come in.

We turn the prescription into a plan that fits her life, her body, and her pelvic floor.

@official_apta @aptapelvic @menopause_society, let’s keep building these bridges.

🙋‍♀️Had a great experience collaborating or working with a physical therapist? Share it below!

🙋‍♀️Got questions about how physical therapy can help? Drop them in the comments.

🙋‍♀️In San Diego at the meeting this week? Come say hi!

#RunStrongAgain #Menopause #PelvicFloorPT #LifestyleMedicine

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Lots to discuss from today, but let’s start off with the foundational things we all need.

Great seeing my friend medical oncologist friends @dramycomander
take the stage . Great example of the multidisciplinary team approach we need more of.

Lots of more updates to come …

#menopause

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What if surviving was only the beginning?

A health journey can become a source of knowledge.

Knowledge can become advocacy.

And advocacy can create change.

Join us tomorrow, October 22, for:

From Survivor to Advocate: Using Lifestyle Medicine to Transform Our Health and Our Communities

Dr. Faith Nyong will share practical strategies for applying lifestyle medicine in daily life—and explore how survivors can use their voices and experiences to create a ripple effect of health and hope.

If you're a cancer survivor, healthcare professional, community leader, caregiver, or simply someone interested in creating healthier communities, this conversation is for you.

📅 Tomorrow | October 22 7P - 8P ET | Virtual
🎟️ Don't miss it: Registration Link in Bio: Click Pavers Place Gathering

#pavingwellness #FromSurvivorToAdvocate #LifestyleMedicine #CancerSurvivors #CommunityHealth #HealthAdvocacy #wellnessjourney

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Younger patients, less expected to have cancer at all, often face especially clumsy and frightening reactions. Dr. Comander shared this so the impact of these comments is understood, and so young survivorship is met with support built on empathy rather than fear.

Watch Dr. Amy Comander’s full story, Under the Hood of Survivorship, linked below. Explore more lived experiences across the breast health journey on the Under the Sisterhood YouTube channel and at underthehoodofbreasthealth.com

https://youtu.be/sFzNcXP-TVc

If you or someone you love is navigating breast cancer or breast health, know that you’re not alone.

#breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #cancerjourney #breasthealth #breastcancerunder50

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If you’re feeling stressed and your mind’s a mess, wanna decompress, take a few deep breaths!!!! I’m so excited to talk about An Evidence-Based Approach to Stress and Mental Wellbeing in #Menopause @aclifemed @dramycomander @drmtollefson #lifestylemedicine is kicking off this years conference in San Diego

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