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Exercise during chemo

Posted by georger @georger, Feb 1, 2019

More and more research shows that exercise is vital in cancer treatment....make it a regular routine...I have a background in exercise physiology and cancer and would be happy to help anyone

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georger | @georger | Feb 13, 2019
In reply to @ginpene05 "Oddly enough, I was able to exercise throughout my R-CHOP for Non hodgkins lymphoma in 2017..." + (show)
@ginpene05

Oddly enough, I was able to exercise throughout my R-CHOP for Non hodgkins lymphoma in 2017 but now am having more trouble staying active. Recently, however, I have decided that my Bipolar, in a deperessive episode, has contributed to my stuborness regarding exercise. So my Psych Doc changed my meds, and I am back in the gym! I hope this lasts long enough for me to get back in the habit. Thanks, gp

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Back n the gym are the words I love to hear....I always suggest the rowing machine as an alternative exercise which has great exercise benefits and works a lot of different muscles. Try it sometime and best of luck!!

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Feb 14, 2019
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@ginpene05

I have work experience in counseling people in behavior change but can't motivate myself to get back into the gym. Any tricks? Studies specifically show that people with Non hodgkins lymphoma who exercise are less likely to recur. You'd think that would get me moving but...

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@ginpene05- Oh boy, do I know this behavior well! I have made up more excuses than can be counted to not workout. And I LOVE everything that I feel after working out and the results! I even hope that a class is cancelled! lol. I think that I have been so use to failure in certain aspects in my life that I set this up as another one. I have just started back, hopefully I can keep it up. I tend to run when certain things are tough.

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ginpene | @ginpene05 | Feb 16, 2019
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@merpreb

@ginpene05- Oh boy, do I know this behavior well! I have made up more excuses than can be counted to not workout. And I LOVE everything that I feel after working out and the results! I even hope that a class is cancelled! lol. I think that I have been so use to failure in certain aspects in my life that I set this up as another one. I have just started back, hopefully I can keep it up. I tend to run when certain things are tough.

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Merry, you are a great excuse maker. Your comments make me feel better. One time years ago, before NHL I drove to the gym, sat there in my car and then went home! Crazy. Now I am back, but it is an effort, as you now. Hang in there. gp

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Feb 16, 2019

@ginpene- lol. I have gotten so good that I don't even think about it. I wine tot he gym Wed and walked today- without hesitation.

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georger | @georger | Mar 12, 2019

Haven't heard from anyone lately re exercise during and after treatment.....would love to share my expand assist anyone with theirs.....anyone!!😎

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conniep79 | @conniep79 | Mar 12, 2019
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@georger

Haven't heard from anyone lately re exercise during and after treatment.....would love to share my expand assist anyone with theirs.....anyone!!😎

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Good morning, what do you mean by expand/assist? Thank you.

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georger | @georger | Mar 12, 2019

And I meant to say" share my experience and assist any way I can"

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Mar 13, 2019
In reply to @georger "Haven't heard from anyone lately re exercise during and after treatment.....would love to share my expand..." + (show)
@georger

Haven't heard from anyone lately re exercise during and after treatment.....would love to share my expand assist anyone with theirs.....anyone!!😎

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@georger- Good morning. Hang in there, people will respond. Exercising during chemo is a tough grape to swallow because so many people believe, as did I, that chemo makes you very ill and you need to rest. I wish that you had been here when I needed a boost, but that was years ago. I did get out and walk but my chemo really beat me up, and you know all about the fatigue.
Please describe the exercises that you are talking about.

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georger | @georger | Mar 13, 2019
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@merpreb

@georger- Good morning. Hang in there, people will respond. Exercising during chemo is a tough grape to swallow because so many people believe, as did I, that chemo makes you very ill and you need to rest. I wish that you had been here when I needed a boost, but that was years ago. I did get out and walk but my chemo really beat me up, and you know all about the fatigue.
Please describe the exercises that you are talking about.

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My exercise varied but I have a masters in exercise physiology so I come from a different angle than most. Essentially I attempted to keep up a l routine of rowing, biking, and/or jogging. The intensity varied, of course, but the schedule stayed pretty consistent. And the research now shows how important it is. I tried to personally train local cancer patients but met no success so am considering social media instead. This site is my first attempt.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Mar 13, 2019

@georger- Have you tried to hook up with a cancer center or something akin to that?

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