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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...
Hi @Nix,
I went to an exercise physiologist during taxol and exercised to a moderate level (appropriate heart rate etc). I think this really helped with fatigue and my recovery. Quickly felt better after chemo. Took a break during radiotherapy as too many appts but started again after i recovered from skin problems and now doing 1 hr vigorous with exercise physiologists. My firness levels have increased a lot.
The benefit of oncology service physios is that you get carefully watched, they tailor program to your needs, symptoms etc.
Michele
I went to an exercise physiologist during taxol and exercised to a moderate level (appropriate heart rate etc). I think this really helped with fatigue and my recovery. Quickly felt better after chemo. Took a break during radiotherapy as too many appts but started again after i recovered from skin problems and now doing 1 hr vigorous with exercise physiologists. My firness levels have increased a lot.
The benefit of oncology service physios is that you get carefully watched, they tailor program to your needs, symptoms etc.
Michele