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Staying Abreast Testimonials Dear Annie, I just want to say again how impressed I am with your extraordinary accomplishment. You should be extremely proud and satisfied knowing that this labor of love will undoubtedly help many, many women with breast cancer for years to come. Thank you kindly for asking me to assist. Much love, Dr. C. Anthony C. Cahan, MD, FACS Beth Israel Medical Center, NYC Lenox Hill Hospital, NYC Northern Westchester Medical Center “Annie has designed a comprehensive, cancer-related fitness program that nearly guarantees looking better, feeling better, and recovering more easily.” …Wayne L. Westcott, Ph.D., C.S.C.S; Strength training consultant to: Nautilus, President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and YMCA of the USA; Editorial advisor for Prevention Magazine; Editorial board member of Shape, Fitness, and Men’s Health Hi Annie, My congratulations for making Oct 17th Lymphedema D-day
in New York. Major Milestone. Great Job! This book represents a giant leap forward in women's ability to rehabilitate themselves following breast surgery. Since my mastectomy in 1994, I had been disappointed with the lack of guidance available in this area. Physical therapists shared some effective exercises, but I was concerned that they did not necessarily understand the special needs of breast cancer survivors. My need for rehabilitation became critical in 1999, when I had bilateral TRAM flap breast reconstruction. Following that surgery, I was determined to regain as much strength and flexibility as I could, and my reconstructive surgeon referred me to Ann Toglia. Ann's exercise program allowed me to regain substantial abdominal strength and improve my upper body strength and flexibility. The exercises were not easy, but I saw immediate progress, which kept me motivated. I am thrilled that this exercise program is now available in print, because I know it will help so many women." Donna Neuman, from Westchester County, New York, is a practice leader for an international human resources consulting firm. October 17, 2002 Dear Annie, Your book and I are going to a trainer once I get released to do so. I have to tell you, it really helped me so much after the mastectomies as it has become a solid source of good advice and encouragement. It is almost a year since my original diagnosis and the tunnel is hopefully behind me. The kindness of strangers like you have made this difficult journey very manageable. Know that you make a difference. Walking tall...Peggy Stafford Feb. 21, 2003 Dear Annie, I just finished reading your book and want to thank you for preparing such an important work. It is organized, easily understandable, thorough, and explicit in the explanation of each type of exercise, precaution, how to modify, how to progress. It is a masterpiece that any therapist would be proud to suggest to her patients. Bonnie B. Lasinski, MA, PT, CI, CLT-LANA Clinical Director of Lymphedema Therapy and the Boris/Lasinski School Woodbury, Long Island, New York October, 2002 "If the medical community can perform surgery on a football player's knee and rehab him back into condition so he can withstand a 250-pound linebacker coming at him," asks physical therapist, Dr. Michael Jones, "then why can't it develop a rehab program for a breast cancer survivor so she can reach for a coffee cup from the cabinet, so she can carry her briefcase or open a door?" ...Dr. Jones' quote in "She's Leading the Campaign for Exercise After Breast Cancer," an article about Annie Toglia by Jane Opperman, Chicago Daily Herald, Oct., 21, 2002.
Michael K. Jones, Ph.D., RPT
Hello Annie: I am so impressed with your story and wish you all the best. Keep up the great work you have begun. Sincerely, Roberta McCarty, "Cancer and You" President, Griffin Publishing Group Go to the top of this page. Back to the previous page. |
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