How long do I have to wait to excercise after radiotherapy ?
My surgery was 3 months ago
What am I able to do?
Hi
Had a look back at my diary (good idea to do so you can look back & see how far you've come on I find) and 3 months post mx/ANC (and rads) I was able to walk a couple of hours, cycle again for a couple of hours and also did online barre classes (couldn't do all stuff to begin with). Had the gyms been open I reckon I could have done CV there, only just reincorporated weights (low ones!) into schedule in last month and have yet to try the rowing machine but everything else fine and dandy 6 months post ANC, 7 months post mx and 4 months post rads.
Have a look at my profile for a thrilling read re my cancer.
I did manage to exercise throughout treatments generally (had to stop for surgeries) and really feel it helps manage those pesky side effects...go for it! But listen to your body (not that I did that much!).
Have fun
Sam
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