Hi Summerton.... have to be honest possibly only had one day in two weeks (fortnightly chemo) where I felt over tired and allowed myself to go back to bed. I am usually an active person doing DIY, gardening etc...... I have slowed it down, but would not say I have stopped - I am learning to understand what my body needs and not taken things to far..... So I painted one window each day! I think its important to keep yourself busy so that you are mentally relaxed and prepared. But everyone is different.
I would say it depends on your level of fitness going into chemo and then how your body copes with the treatment. I stuck to walking during 4 x EC fortnightly cycles, but I had more energy during my 4 x Paclitaxel cycles (also fortnightly) so started jogging again after getting the ok from my oncologist. She told me to listen to my body and not overdo it, so I started slowly, running for 2 mins then walking for 1 min on repeat for as long as I could manage and building my distance up over time. I also joined a JogScotland group for cancer survivors who are simply the best support group I could have wished for and I’ve made lifelong friends. Good luck with the chemo, drink loads of water and take a nap whenever your body tells you it needs some downtime!
Hi. We all find it different. I had the odd day when I was really tired and also as the weeks went on I slowed down lots. But I recovered after chemo finished within about a month. I’m not sure walking only is recommended. Check with your oncologist if you can continue normal exercise etc if you are feeling well. Good luck. X
