Exercises for After Breast Cancer Surgery

Start 1997 better than ever with the “Better Than Before” fitness video for postoperative breast cancer patients.

Post-mastectomy patient Jill Forrest--together with her doctor, reconstructive plastic surgeon Dr. Peter R. Neumann, and her trainer, Lauren Antorino--designed exercises to help stretch and strengthen the muscles affected by breast cancer surgery.

For information or to order the video, call (800) 488-8354.

EVENTS

SATURDAY

* Exercise and have fun. Pierce College Extension is offering Open Recreational Indoor Basketball. Males and females 16 and older can practice or just compete in pickup games. Classes begin today and continue Saturdays through April 2. Registration fee: $2. 7:30-9:30 a.m. Pierce College Gymnasium, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills; (818) 719-6425.

TUESDAY

* Remember, it’s your body, so ask questions. The Wellness Community is sponsoring a free workshop, “Talking to Your Doctor,” to help cancer patients. The seminar will be led by Diane Morrison, manager of the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Department at Kaiser Medical Center in Hollywood. The Wellness Community-Foothills, 200 E. Del Mar Blvd., Suite 118, Pasadena; (818) 796-1083.

In Brief . . .

* The USC School of Medicine is seeking volunteers ages 18 to 65 with active rheumatoid arthritis to participate in a nationwide drug study. In a previous study, this drug was well tolerated. For information, call Dr. David Horwitz or Daniel Arkfeld, (213) 342-1946.

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