Hi
I've just completed 6 months of chemo and waiting on my surgery and radiotherapy. But over the last 6 months I've put on so much weight and feel so unfit and unhealthy now. I want to start planning to feeling healthy again once all my active treatment is done. I try and get out walking and trying to eat healthy but want to be able to exercise with people who understand the physical impact of chemo treatment. I notice quite a few specific cancer recovery programmes across the country but can't find any where I live. I just wondered if anyone knew of anything in the cornwall area???
Thanks
Matilda
I've heard about this website and I seem to remember they did a discount on premium membership if you're having treatment for cancer:-
Might be worth a look?
I felt exact same way. I have always gone to gym and although not super fit I use it for my mental and physical health. I had 6 chemo, surgery, radiotherapy & year maintenance. I went back to my gym last year during my maintenance. I always do classes as you all help each other on and everyone is at different level of fitness and no one judges you. I always told the instructor in private at start what my situation was & that I would leave class if felt unwell. Luckily this never happened. I took things at my own pace & missed a night if felt too tired. Be sensible & listen to your body. I was always encouraged to exercise by my cancer nurse who said it helps reduce any side effects. I know my gym offers 14 day membership so you could try out & im sure others would. Hope this helps in some way,
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