Let’s cut through all the hype! Why exercise?

This video addresses the benefits of exercise, where to seek information and resources, how to access support from professionals like an exercise physiologist and simple and practical ways exercise can be implemented in the comfort of your home, for anyone who has been recently diagnosed or who is living with or after a breast cancer diagnosis.

You will hear from Lauren Whiting, Founder and CEO of Lift Cancer Care Services and BCNA Consumer Representatives, Dr Andrea Smith and Dr Naama Carlin.

Please note that any information or advice given during this webcast is general only and you should always talk to your treating team before incorporating any new exercises into your usual routine.

If you are looking for more information you may like to:

Listen to our podcasts Exercise and breast cancer and Exercise is Annoying (‘cos it works): The Psychological and Physical Benefits podcast episode with Dr Charlotte Tottman, Clinical Psychologist, who also has a breast cancer experience
Read the articles Exercise and staying fit, and physical wellbeing
Watch the webcast Food and movement when living with metastatic breast cancer
Read about Lymphoedema

Lauren Whiting

Founder and CEO of Lift Cancer Care Services

Lauren Whiting is one of the Founders and CEO of Lift Cancer Care Services, based in Adelaide. Lauren is also an Oncology Physiotherapist with a special interest in the use of exercise as an anti-cancer treatment. After completing a full-scholarship Masters in Applied Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Lauren founded Lift in 2018 to fill critical gaps in cancer patient support. Lauren's visionary leadership has earned her accolades, such as the 2021 SA Woman Australia 'All Rounder' award and recognition in the 2022 South Australian ‘40 under 40’ emerging leaders in business. Lauren is committed to expanding Lift's impact nationwide and contributing to providing the best outcomes for people diagnosed with cancer.

Dr Andrea Smith

BCNA Consumer Representative

Dr Andrea Smith lives with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), having been diagnosed with de novo metastatic in 2016. Andrea is a researcher at the Daffodil Centre at the University of Sydney, and her diagnosis has meant that her research now focuses on improving supportive care for people with metastatic cancer, especially metastatic breast cancer. Andrea combines her research with advocacy. She chairs BCNA’s MBC Lived Experience Reference Group and is a member of BCNA’s Consumer Advisory Group. Andrea is a member of the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s Consumer Advisory Panel and involved as a consumer with the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre.

Dr Naama Carlin

BCNA Consumer Representative

Dr Naama Carlin is a sociologist and academic. She was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) at 29 weeks pregnant and received her first dose of chemotherapy at 30 weeks pregnant. Naama had to crowdfund $60k for Pembrolizumab/Keytruda and has advocated for the drug to be on the PBS for early-stage TNBC; it is through this that she connected with BCNA. She is passionate about improving intersecting medical systems such as the neonatal and oncology units and improving diagnosis and care for young women with breast cancer.

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