Exercise and Taxol
Hey Ladies. I've finished the dreaded AC and starting taxol today. I've been walking a lot during the whole process with some light workouts but want to get back to my usual fitness stuff. Maybe n...
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Hi @Nix ,
I walked every day for at least 50 mins to 1 hr during AC and taxol. I am 58 yrs old and always did some walking. I was slower during chemo but I found the exercise really helped me stay well and I am 100%sure it helped me mentally and physically get through my treatment. I also did some weights and pilates type exercises during treatment as well. During treatment I walked a bit in national parks but probably only ever managed 1 hr walks.
We are all different but if you are able to do more than you are doing, go for it. There are so many benefits for you mentally and physically, not to mention that exercise also increases your chances of bc not returning. My oncologist advised that exercise reduces bc return rate by 40%.
Since finishing active treatment I do 1 pilates class a week, 1 acqa aerobics class per week and I continue my walks too. I am trying to maintain my weight on these tamoxifen pills. I have put on 1.5 kg and have noticed it so need to relook at my diet. I have over indulged a little of late.
Good luck. Sounds like you are doing well with treatment.
I walked every day for at least 50 mins to 1 hr during AC and taxol. I am 58 yrs old and always did some walking. I was slower during chemo but I found the exercise really helped me stay well and I am 100%sure it helped me mentally and physically get through my treatment. I also did some weights and pilates type exercises during treatment as well. During treatment I walked a bit in national parks but probably only ever managed 1 hr walks.
We are all different but if you are able to do more than you are doing, go for it. There are so many benefits for you mentally and physically, not to mention that exercise also increases your chances of bc not returning. My oncologist advised that exercise reduces bc return rate by 40%.
Since finishing active treatment I do 1 pilates class a week, 1 acqa aerobics class per week and I continue my walks too. I am trying to maintain my weight on these tamoxifen pills. I have put on 1.5 kg and have noticed it so need to relook at my diet. I have over indulged a little of late.
Good luck. Sounds like you are doing well with treatment.