LaShae D. Rolle, MPH, CPH
@strongaftercancer.bsky.social
Fitness & Cancer💪🏽🎗️
Surgery➡️Chemo➡️Radiation➡️Recovery Era💝
Cancer Researcher | PhD 26’⏳
⬇️ Follow my journey!
Surgery➡️Chemo➡️Radiation➡️Recovery Era💝
Cancer Researcher | PhD 26’⏳
⬇️ Follow my journey!
Come squat with me—a cancer survivor who refuses to skip leg day.
Hit 225 lbs on the safety squat bar today, then took it through hip abductions, adductions, leg press, leg extensions, and leg curls. Grateful for strong legs, a strong body, and an even stronger spirit.
#strongaftercancer
Hit 225 lbs on the safety squat bar today, then took it through hip abductions, adductions, leg press, leg extensions, and leg curls. Grateful for strong legs, a strong body, and an even stronger spirit.
#strongaftercancer
July 7, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Come squat with me—a cancer survivor who refuses to skip leg day.
Hit 225 lbs on the safety squat bar today, then took it through hip abductions, adductions, leg press, leg extensions, and leg curls. Grateful for strong legs, a strong body, and an even stronger spirit.
#strongaftercancer
Hit 225 lbs on the safety squat bar today, then took it through hip abductions, adductions, leg press, leg extensions, and leg curls. Grateful for strong legs, a strong body, and an even stronger spirit.
#strongaftercancer
From this—lifting at my last powerlifting meet just weeks before my diagnosis—to chemo, radiation, surgery, and everything in between.
And then back to this: pulling heavy weight on deadlifts right in the middle of chemo.
This is my story of resilience, grit, and refusing to let cancer steal my
And then back to this: pulling heavy weight on deadlifts right in the middle of chemo.
This is my story of resilience, grit, and refusing to let cancer steal my
July 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
From this—lifting at my last powerlifting meet just weeks before my diagnosis—to chemo, radiation, surgery, and everything in between.
And then back to this: pulling heavy weight on deadlifts right in the middle of chemo.
This is my story of resilience, grit, and refusing to let cancer steal my
And then back to this: pulling heavy weight on deadlifts right in the middle of chemo.
This is my story of resilience, grit, and refusing to let cancer steal my
Wrapping up an unforgettable week with First Descents.
We were a group of young adult cancer survivors, brought together by a disease no one wants—but we turned it into something powerful and uplifting. We supported each other, worked through challenges both seen and unseen, and pushed our bodies
We were a group of young adult cancer survivors, brought together by a disease no one wants—but we turned it into something powerful and uplifting. We supported each other, worked through challenges both seen and unseen, and pushed our bodies
July 6, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Wrapping up an unforgettable week with First Descents.
We were a group of young adult cancer survivors, brought together by a disease no one wants—but we turned it into something powerful and uplifting. We supported each other, worked through challenges both seen and unseen, and pushed our bodies
We were a group of young adult cancer survivors, brought together by a disease no one wants—but we turned it into something powerful and uplifting. We supported each other, worked through challenges both seen and unseen, and pushed our bodies
Day one at First Descents, and was an incredible start to our week!! We made it to Missoula—my first time in Montana! I was originally headed for Oregon but switched to Montana, and I’m so glad I did.
Met up with other young adult cancer survivors at the airport, and we drove out to the ranch,
Met up with other young adult cancer survivors at the airport, and we drove out to the ranch,
July 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Day one at First Descents, and was an incredible start to our week!! We made it to Missoula—my first time in Montana! I was originally headed for Oregon but switched to Montana, and I’m so glad I did.
Met up with other young adult cancer survivors at the airport, and we drove out to the ranch,
Met up with other young adult cancer survivors at the airport, and we drove out to the ranch,
Cardio and balance—the two pillars that keep me moving forward in cancer survivorship and training.
Today was 30 minutes on the treadmill, followed by balance and agility work: single-leg stands, ski and slide jumps, tuck jumps, core, and posterior chain work. This isn’t just exercise; it’s
Today was 30 minutes on the treadmill, followed by balance and agility work: single-leg stands, ski and slide jumps, tuck jumps, core, and posterior chain work. This isn’t just exercise; it’s
June 29, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Cardio and balance—the two pillars that keep me moving forward in cancer survivorship and training.
Today was 30 minutes on the treadmill, followed by balance and agility work: single-leg stands, ski and slide jumps, tuck jumps, core, and posterior chain work. This isn’t just exercise; it’s
Today was 30 minutes on the treadmill, followed by balance and agility work: single-leg stands, ski and slide jumps, tuck jumps, core, and posterior chain work. This isn’t just exercise; it’s
I’ve officially finished all my qualifying exams. For those who don’t know, these are the exams you take before becoming a PhD candidate, and mine were split into four intense, stressful parts.
This time last year, I was fighting through chemotherapy and couldn’t even imagine managing this
This time last year, I was fighting through chemotherapy and couldn’t even imagine managing this
June 27, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I’ve officially finished all my qualifying exams. For those who don’t know, these are the exams you take before becoming a PhD candidate, and mine were split into four intense, stressful parts.
This time last year, I was fighting through chemotherapy and couldn’t even imagine managing this
This time last year, I was fighting through chemotherapy and couldn’t even imagine managing this
This 4-ingredient chocolate fudge is officially my new favorite sweet treat. Made with cottage cheese, chocolate chips, honey, and coconut oil—it’s high in protein, smooth, and takes less than 10 minutes to prep. Sweet tooth satisfied and goals intact.
#strongaftercancer #highproteinrecipes
#strongaftercancer #highproteinrecipes
June 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
This 4-ingredient chocolate fudge is officially my new favorite sweet treat. Made with cottage cheese, chocolate chips, honey, and coconut oil—it’s high in protein, smooth, and takes less than 10 minutes to prep. Sweet tooth satisfied and goals intact.
#strongaftercancer #highproteinrecipes
#strongaftercancer #highproteinrecipes
“🎶 workin’ 9 to 5 🎶 but make it deadlift day.
Just 8 weeks post-op and back at it—slow and smart. I started with stretching and warm-up sets (because healing doesn’t mean skipping prep). Then came the main event: deadlifts. Not my heaviest yet, but moving weight again feels so good. Finished off
Just 8 weeks post-op and back at it—slow and smart. I started with stretching and warm-up sets (because healing doesn’t mean skipping prep). Then came the main event: deadlifts. Not my heaviest yet, but moving weight again feels so good. Finished off
June 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM
“🎶 workin’ 9 to 5 🎶 but make it deadlift day.
Just 8 weeks post-op and back at it—slow and smart. I started with stretching and warm-up sets (because healing doesn’t mean skipping prep). Then came the main event: deadlifts. Not my heaviest yet, but moving weight again feels so good. Finished off
Just 8 weeks post-op and back at it—slow and smart. I started with stretching and warm-up sets (because healing doesn’t mean skipping prep). Then came the main event: deadlifts. Not my heaviest yet, but moving weight again feels so good. Finished off
To every cancer survivor—never, ever give up on you.
You are the perfect person to fight for your life. You are worthy of that effort. You are strong enough. You don’t need permission. You just need belief.
Your mind will always carry your body when your body feels too weak to carry on. So protect
You are the perfect person to fight for your life. You are worthy of that effort. You are strong enough. You don’t need permission. You just need belief.
Your mind will always carry your body when your body feels too weak to carry on. So protect
June 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
To every cancer survivor—never, ever give up on you.
You are the perfect person to fight for your life. You are worthy of that effort. You are strong enough. You don’t need permission. You just need belief.
Your mind will always carry your body when your body feels too weak to carry on. So protect
You are the perfect person to fight for your life. You are worthy of that effort. You are strong enough. You don’t need permission. You just need belief.
Your mind will always carry your body when your body feels too weak to carry on. So protect
Caption:
No one really tells you when it’s “safe” to start exercising again after cancer treatment. You just go off vibes and hope for the best. I started working out 3–4 weeks after breast surgery and even during chemo and radiation. Was it risky? Maybe. But it helped me feel like me again.
We
No one really tells you when it’s “safe” to start exercising again after cancer treatment. You just go off vibes and hope for the best. I started working out 3–4 weeks after breast surgery and even during chemo and radiation. Was it risky? Maybe. But it helped me feel like me again.
We
June 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Caption:
No one really tells you when it’s “safe” to start exercising again after cancer treatment. You just go off vibes and hope for the best. I started working out 3–4 weeks after breast surgery and even during chemo and radiation. Was it risky? Maybe. But it helped me feel like me again.
We
No one really tells you when it’s “safe” to start exercising again after cancer treatment. You just go off vibes and hope for the best. I started working out 3–4 weeks after breast surgery and even during chemo and radiation. Was it risky? Maybe. But it helped me feel like me again.
We
It’s 2025. AI can write emails, build playlists, summarize entire research papers…
BUT I’m just sitting here like:
Can y’all get AI to fold my laundry?
I was gonna say wash and fold, but let me not get ahead of myself.
Let’s start with folding.
Because if we can do all this tech magic, surely we
BUT I’m just sitting here like:
Can y’all get AI to fold my laundry?
I was gonna say wash and fold, but let me not get ahead of myself.
Let’s start with folding.
Because if we can do all this tech magic, surely we
April 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
It’s 2025. AI can write emails, build playlists, summarize entire research papers…
BUT I’m just sitting here like:
Can y’all get AI to fold my laundry?
I was gonna say wash and fold, but let me not get ahead of myself.
Let’s start with folding.
Because if we can do all this tech magic, surely we
BUT I’m just sitting here like:
Can y’all get AI to fold my laundry?
I was gonna say wash and fold, but let me not get ahead of myself.
Let’s start with folding.
Because if we can do all this tech magic, surely we
231 lbs on bench press—one year post-mastectomy.
Every time I hit a major chest movement, I have to pause and take it in…
Because it’s insane to think I lost a big part of my chest to surgery—yet here I am, still pressing, still pushing, still proving what’s possible.
This isn’t just physical
Every time I hit a major chest movement, I have to pause and take it in…
Because it’s insane to think I lost a big part of my chest to surgery—yet here I am, still pressing, still pushing, still proving what’s possible.
This isn’t just physical
April 16, 2025 at 11:04 PM
231 lbs on bench press—one year post-mastectomy.
Every time I hit a major chest movement, I have to pause and take it in…
Because it’s insane to think I lost a big part of my chest to surgery—yet here I am, still pressing, still pushing, still proving what’s possible.
This isn’t just physical
Every time I hit a major chest movement, I have to pause and take it in…
Because it’s insane to think I lost a big part of my chest to surgery—yet here I am, still pressing, still pushing, still proving what’s possible.
This isn’t just physical
I rarely straighten my hair, but right before I was diagnosed with cancer, I got a silk press and a length check… and I was honestly impressed.
Then everything changed.
Chemo came, and with it, I lost my hair—not just on my head, but pretty much everywhere.
My lashes, my brows, my legs…
Then everything changed.
Chemo came, and with it, I lost my hair—not just on my head, but pretty much everywhere.
My lashes, my brows, my legs…
April 16, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I rarely straighten my hair, but right before I was diagnosed with cancer, I got a silk press and a length check… and I was honestly impressed.
Then everything changed.
Chemo came, and with it, I lost my hair—not just on my head, but pretty much everywhere.
My lashes, my brows, my legs…
Then everything changed.
Chemo came, and with it, I lost my hair—not just on my head, but pretty much everywhere.
My lashes, my brows, my legs…
Let’s talk accessories…
This is the part of the workout that isn’t always flashy or fun—but it’s where the real growth happens.
Accessory work builds that solid foundation.
It’s where we grind for hypertrophy, fix imbalances, strengthen weak points, and earn those future PRs.
It’s not just what
This is the part of the workout that isn’t always flashy or fun—but it’s where the real growth happens.
Accessory work builds that solid foundation.
It’s where we grind for hypertrophy, fix imbalances, strengthen weak points, and earn those future PRs.
It’s not just what
April 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Let’s talk accessories…
This is the part of the workout that isn’t always flashy or fun—but it’s where the real growth happens.
Accessory work builds that solid foundation.
It’s where we grind for hypertrophy, fix imbalances, strengthen weak points, and earn those future PRs.
It’s not just what
This is the part of the workout that isn’t always flashy or fun—but it’s where the real growth happens.
Accessory work builds that solid foundation.
It’s where we grind for hypertrophy, fix imbalances, strengthen weak points, and earn those future PRs.
It’s not just what
I remember…
I remember when I was diagnosed with cancer.
I remember when I had to retrieve my eggs and freeze a future I wasn’t 100% sure I’d reach.
I remember the surgery to remove the cancer from my body.
I remember chemo.
I remember radiation.
I remember being hospitalized—weak, scared, and at
I remember when I was diagnosed with cancer.
I remember when I had to retrieve my eggs and freeze a future I wasn’t 100% sure I’d reach.
I remember the surgery to remove the cancer from my body.
I remember chemo.
I remember radiation.
I remember being hospitalized—weak, scared, and at
April 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I remember…
I remember when I was diagnosed with cancer.
I remember when I had to retrieve my eggs and freeze a future I wasn’t 100% sure I’d reach.
I remember the surgery to remove the cancer from my body.
I remember chemo.
I remember radiation.
I remember being hospitalized—weak, scared, and at
I remember when I was diagnosed with cancer.
I remember when I had to retrieve my eggs and freeze a future I wasn’t 100% sure I’d reach.
I remember the surgery to remove the cancer from my body.
I remember chemo.
I remember radiation.
I remember being hospitalized—weak, scared, and at
Before cancer, I was THAT person…
The one who hit the gym during conferences.
The one who found a way to get a workout in, no matter where I was.
Because I believed in discipline, consistency, and showing up for myself—always.
And now? I credit those habits—those years of dedication—to why I was
The one who hit the gym during conferences.
The one who found a way to get a workout in, no matter where I was.
Because I believed in discipline, consistency, and showing up for myself—always.
And now? I credit those habits—those years of dedication—to why I was
April 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Before cancer, I was THAT person…
The one who hit the gym during conferences.
The one who found a way to get a workout in, no matter where I was.
Because I believed in discipline, consistency, and showing up for myself—always.
And now? I credit those habits—those years of dedication—to why I was
The one who hit the gym during conferences.
The one who found a way to get a workout in, no matter where I was.
Because I believed in discipline, consistency, and showing up for myself—always.
And now? I credit those habits—those years of dedication—to why I was
The last time I drank alcohol was 2019.
I had a drink on my 21st birthday… again while on vacation in 2019… and then I never looked back.
Since then, I’ve made decision after decision to live a healthier lifestyle—
✔️ I ate better
✔️ I lifted heavy
✔️ I trained consistently
✔️ I never smoked
✔️ I
I had a drink on my 21st birthday… again while on vacation in 2019… and then I never looked back.
Since then, I’ve made decision after decision to live a healthier lifestyle—
✔️ I ate better
✔️ I lifted heavy
✔️ I trained consistently
✔️ I never smoked
✔️ I
April 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The last time I drank alcohol was 2019.
I had a drink on my 21st birthday… again while on vacation in 2019… and then I never looked back.
Since then, I’ve made decision after decision to live a healthier lifestyle—
✔️ I ate better
✔️ I lifted heavy
✔️ I trained consistently
✔️ I never smoked
✔️ I
I had a drink on my 21st birthday… again while on vacation in 2019… and then I never looked back.
Since then, I’ve made decision after decision to live a healthier lifestyle—
✔️ I ate better
✔️ I lifted heavy
✔️ I trained consistently
✔️ I never smoked
✔️ I
When I look back… it’s just insane.
This video takes you through some of the hardest days of my life:
➡️ Right after my mastectomy
➡️ Heading into my last workout before starting chemo
➡️ Still showing up, still moving, still fighting
I worked out during chemotherapy.
I lifted, I pushed, I cried,
This video takes you through some of the hardest days of my life:
➡️ Right after my mastectomy
➡️ Heading into my last workout before starting chemo
➡️ Still showing up, still moving, still fighting
I worked out during chemotherapy.
I lifted, I pushed, I cried,
April 12, 2025 at 5:57 AM
When I look back… it’s just insane.
This video takes you through some of the hardest days of my life:
➡️ Right after my mastectomy
➡️ Heading into my last workout before starting chemo
➡️ Still showing up, still moving, still fighting
I worked out during chemotherapy.
I lifted, I pushed, I cried,
This video takes you through some of the hardest days of my life:
➡️ Right after my mastectomy
➡️ Heading into my last workout before starting chemo
➡️ Still showing up, still moving, still fighting
I worked out during chemotherapy.
I lifted, I pushed, I cried,
Bench press works your chest… and I’m down a whole breast.
Yup—you read that right.
I had a mastectomy.
I lost a part of my body.
But I didn’t lose my strength.
Today, I benched 220 lbs—and I’m still building.
It’s not just muscle, it’s mindset.
This lift is for every survivor who’s been told
Yup—you read that right.
I had a mastectomy.
I lost a part of my body.
But I didn’t lose my strength.
Today, I benched 220 lbs—and I’m still building.
It’s not just muscle, it’s mindset.
This lift is for every survivor who’s been told
April 12, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Bench press works your chest… and I’m down a whole breast.
Yup—you read that right.
I had a mastectomy.
I lost a part of my body.
But I didn’t lose my strength.
Today, I benched 220 lbs—and I’m still building.
It’s not just muscle, it’s mindset.
This lift is for every survivor who’s been told
Yup—you read that right.
I had a mastectomy.
I lost a part of my body.
But I didn’t lose my strength.
Today, I benched 220 lbs—and I’m still building.
It’s not just muscle, it’s mindset.
This lift is for every survivor who’s been told
Would you believe it if I told you… I finished cancer treatment in November 2024… and today I deadlifted 419 lbs for 2 reps?
Because that’s exactly what happened.
I’m a cancer survivor. And I’m still getting stronger.
This isn’t just a lift—it’s a statement.
That healing is possible.
That
Because that’s exactly what happened.
I’m a cancer survivor. And I’m still getting stronger.
This isn’t just a lift—it’s a statement.
That healing is possible.
That
April 11, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Would you believe it if I told you… I finished cancer treatment in November 2024… and today I deadlifted 419 lbs for 2 reps?
Because that’s exactly what happened.
I’m a cancer survivor. And I’m still getting stronger.
This isn’t just a lift—it’s a statement.
That healing is possible.
That
Because that’s exactly what happened.
I’m a cancer survivor. And I’m still getting stronger.
This isn’t just a lift—it’s a statement.
That healing is possible.
That
Cheers to my first post on Bluesky!
November 24, 2024 at 2:13 AM
Cheers to my first post on Bluesky!