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ccasper
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9 years ago

Fun runs, walks during chemo

Hi ladies

since my diagnosis I have been setting myself goals I would like to achieve. As I have been able to continue exercise pretty well throughout treatment thus far, I am hoping to do some 5km walks in October and November (I will be on weekly taxol).

i am just wondering how realistic this for me. Has anyone done any walk or runs during chemo? I see my oncologist on Wednesday and wil ask her also how she feels but I want to do a few of these over the next 12 months hopefully culminating with the city 2 surf next year and raise money as I go. Let me know if anyone has any experience with this. Thanks
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  • Afraser's avatar
    Afraser
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    9 years ago
    I didn't do any walks/runs, but felt fit enough to do so until I got problems with peripheral neuropathy (fingers and feet) so keep a close eye on any tingling however mild. Bear in mind that even if you feel fine, chemo is still knocking the body around. Don't stop what you are doing but perhaps just monitor your heart/blood pressure. Always wise to discuss with your oncologist.