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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 and also Riot @ Midnight ( I do love your name!)
I was lucky to dodge chemo but didn’t dodge a mastectomy and radiotherapy.
I saw an exercise physiologist at Kinghorn Centre associated with St Vincent’s and it was really useful.
I also went on a diet.
Result is I lost 9 kilos and got a lot fitter.
There is a lot of research to show exercise reduces risk of recurrence and cancer is such a life changing experience it’s a good opportunity to take stock of your health.
The reality is that exercising more and being more careful about your diet will benefit your heart health as well.
Plus walking is also great for your mental health.
All the best with your journey😊
I was lucky to dodge chemo but didn’t dodge a mastectomy and radiotherapy.
I saw an exercise physiologist at Kinghorn Centre associated with St Vincent’s and it was really useful.
I also went on a diet.
Result is I lost 9 kilos and got a lot fitter.
There is a lot of research to show exercise reduces risk of recurrence and cancer is such a life changing experience it’s a good opportunity to take stock of your health.
The reality is that exercising more and being more careful about your diet will benefit your heart health as well.
Plus walking is also great for your mental health.
All the best with your journey😊