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Exercise during chemo

Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Feb 20 7:40am | Replies (142)

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@nicee- Good morning and welcome to Mayo Connect. Exercise can be very difficult during cancer treatments. During my chemo, I was so tired that I felt as if I couldn't lift a pen a lot of the time. So I didn't exercise. And no one 12+ years ago recommended that I should.
There are many youtube videos for cancer patients who need to take it easy exercising.


Even some basic stretching exercises can help eliminate some of your muscle cramps, along with plenty of water! Is it possible to get a script for PT so that a Physical Therapist can help with this?

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We were told to do what you feel comfortable doing. Since my husband normally played 90 minutes of Pickleball a day and golfed one day, he has continued it. So far there has been no decline in how he has felt, yet he has only had two series of Chemo treatments with immunotherapy , for 3 days a week , every 3 weeks. He goes again January 26th. While his blood counts are changing, it is likely his energy level will too. He uses spay B-12, and is eating well , along with the exercise, seem to keep him feeling fine so far. We are grateful, yet know things are likely to change.