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  • 1.  Exercise and cancer survival

    Posted 16 hours ago
    I just saw that exercise increases survival in colon cancer patients - Australian/Canadian study in the highest medical journal. I read previously that exercise reduces chemo side effects. So, ladies, let's start moving, however you can:)



  • 2.  RE: Exercise and cancer survival

    Posted 11 hours ago
    Hi Tanya,
       I have read something similar and these studies provide hope. I agree that exercise such as daily walks also helps with chemo symptoms. It really helped me. Some days the walks were short if I felt weak, but other days I walked for at least 45 minutes and kept it up throughout all 6 chemo cycles. 
     
       I am sure that any amount of exercise helps, but I read that resistance training is particularly effective such as weights or bands. My plan is to get back to strength training classes and Pilates after I recover from this final round of chemo (which is
    tomorrow). I know that exercise also helps my mental/emotional wellbeing. Thanks for posting this topic! 






  • 3.  RE: Exercise and cancer survival

    Posted 2 hours ago

    I so agree.  Exercise has always helped me with my emotional health, even if it is just walking indoors in my house.  Of course, walking outside on a nice trail is even better when possible.  Walking also seems to be like oil to my joints.   A good friend of mine has had leukaemia for over 20 years and she tells me that her longest periods of remission have been when she is on a regular walking /exercise program.  Also, exercise feels like one thing we can do for ourselves that we have a little control over.  So now, I just need to keep reminding myself of how important it is when I am not feeling it😊




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