They are very pleased because I exercise. Yoga for balance and stretching; exercise bike and rower for aerobics and large and small muscles. I find that really keeps it under control. I underestimated the latent effects of both radiation and hormone drugs. But, so far, I am really helped by exercise. My hormone drug, several months after beginning, reared its head. My whole body ached, my one hand swelled, and I got trigger finger. I thought I had lymphedema in my hand, but the radiation oncologist said all these are the impact of the drug. Oh my goodness, I can't complain when so many others I see in the oncology waiting room are so much worse --- and so young. I am 78 and have had good health my whole life. But, I want to maximize my lifestyle as much as I can. I've never let this depress me....yet. Stay in the present moment!

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