Forum Discussion
It's Letrozole For Me
Saw my oncologist this morning. She is giving me two to three more weeks to heal from the BMX & reconstruction and then it's on to Letrozole for 7 - 10 years. She said it makes no difference which...
@primek From what I recall from the exercise physiologist talk yesterday, five hours medium intensity exercise a week is the optimum amount to reduce your chance of recurrence. That will be what I'm aiming for, but there may be more if I need it to manage the Letrozole side effects, and my stress and anxiety. I'll be much happier in a gym, I like weight work, challenging myself that way.
The exercise physiology chap spoke about the excellence of impact loading exercise, if you can tolerate it. If Zumba includes jumping I might look into it. Killing two birds with one stone appeals. However I've never really been a class person.
@"Kiwi Angel" I'd like to give Tai Chi a crack as well. But yoga's my priority. I used to do it twice a week before I got married. It was actually on my plan for this year before breast cancer.
@Zoffiel If I can change my life completely I might get into gardening. I like the concept but I don't like my chances...
I start my oncology exercise physiology course in early June. I'm looking forward to learning all about it.
The exercise physiology chap spoke about the excellence of impact loading exercise, if you can tolerate it. If Zumba includes jumping I might look into it. Killing two birds with one stone appeals. However I've never really been a class person.
@"Kiwi Angel" I'd like to give Tai Chi a crack as well. But yoga's my priority. I used to do it twice a week before I got married. It was actually on my plan for this year before breast cancer.
@Zoffiel If I can change my life completely I might get into gardening. I like the concept but I don't like my chances...
I start my oncology exercise physiology course in early June. I'm looking forward to learning all about it.