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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 Michelle
I’ve been fortunate to be part of an exercise study where I’ve been working out three times a week with an exercise physiologist. I have my final dose of Taxol next week. The best part of working with someone knowledgeable about chemo and cancer has been that I feel confident to push myself to exercise harder or more than I might otherwise. I’ve also developed some heart problems due to chemo but am still smashing out some decent cardio and weights sessions! It’s not strictly necessary to do a 1:1 session every time, an exercise physiologist could also develop a program for you that you then do yourself and only check in with them sometimes. More affordable that way too. Best wishes for this next stage of treatment. Exercise has truly been the best investment during this time.
I’ve been fortunate to be part of an exercise study where I’ve been working out three times a week with an exercise physiologist. I have my final dose of Taxol next week. The best part of working with someone knowledgeable about chemo and cancer has been that I feel confident to push myself to exercise harder or more than I might otherwise. I’ve also developed some heart problems due to chemo but am still smashing out some decent cardio and weights sessions! It’s not strictly necessary to do a 1:1 session every time, an exercise physiologist could also develop a program for you that you then do yourself and only check in with them sometimes. More affordable that way too. Best wishes for this next stage of treatment. Exercise has truly been the best investment during this time.