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Hi @sboes, I also have stage IV lung cancer and was diagnosed in 2020. The targeted therapy treatment has been a life-saver for me (literally), but it's also taking a toll on my muscles, ligaments, and time to recovery after soreness or injury. My YMCA has been welcoming and encouraging. There are group exercise classes ranging from flexibility and strength, yoga, cardio, etc. The classes that I have attended are filled with welcoming friendly members of all ages and abilities.
I was fortunate to be introduced to my local Y through a program called 'Livestrong at the YMCA'. Without the program, I'm not sure that I would have taken the first step through the door of the Y, but I'm so glad that I did! I was always someone that exercised alone, but that's certainly changed now. The program was free to me and was a great boost to my confidence in starting a regular exercise program. Searching Mayo Connect for 'Livestrong' will return posts from other members that have participated in the program.
Here's a link to the program information; https://www.livestrong.org/what-we-do/program/livestrong-at-the-ymca
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Hi Lisa,
I looked into the livestrong program at my local YMCA and am set to start on 2/19. I'm excited. Thank you for the information. I had never heard of the program. The intake personnel at the Y also stated that a lot more of the YMCA's will be rolling out this program this spring so it will be more accessible to a lot of people. Thanks again for the info.
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Thank you so much for this information. I will certainly look into the Livestrong program at my local Y. It never occurred to me to check out the YMCA. I'm like you in that targeted therapy is life saving for me AND I have always exercised on my own. But it looks like it's time to update my old exercise habits.