From Prehab to Rehab for Previvors & Survivors

In this episode of BRCA & Beyond, Marisa sits down with Rori Zura—breast cancer survivor, certified Cancer Exercise Specialist, and founder of Foobs & Fitness to talk about what recovery really looks like for previvors and survivors, before, during, and after surgery and treatment.

After navigating years of breast health concerns and a strong family history of cancer, Rori was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at just 33 years old during the COVID-19 pandemic. During treatment, fitness became her anchor—not to “fix” her body, but to stay connected to it and reclaim a sense of control. That experience reshaped her life and led her to become a certified Cancer Exercise Specialist and ultimately create Foobs & Fitness.

From prehab to rehab, this conversation dives into the often-overlooked side of healing: rebuilding strength, protecting range of motion, navigating muscle loss, and learning how to move safely after mastectomy, reconstruction, hysterectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation. Rori shares expert insight on the rehab gap many people face after being discharged, the physical and emotional impact of recovery, and why individualized, cancer-informed movement is essential for long-term healing.

Whether you’re preparing for preventative surgery, actively in treatment, or navigating life after cancer, this episode offers practical guidance, reassurance, and real-world strategies to help you reconnect with your body in a way that feels safe, supported, and empowering.

Today, through Foobs & Fitness, Rori supports both previvors and survivors with in-person and virtual programs designed specifically for every stage of the journey, helping people use movement as a lifeline to rebuild strength, confidence, and trust in their bodies during survivorship and beyond.

Connect with Rori & explore Foobs & Fitness:

Website: https://foobsandfitness.com/

Instagram: @foobsandfitness

If you or someone you love is facing preventative surgery, cancer treatment, or survivorship, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for compassionate, informed, and realistic guidance on rebuilding after it all.

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