Hello! Ovaries removed in December 2025 for benign cysts but cancer grade 3 found, next surgery was in February 2026 - completion hysterectomy + omentectomy and final diagnosis stage 3a2 endometrioid ovarian cancer. Getting used to all the words and abbreviations! Next is 6 chemotherapy sessions starting in a few weeks followed by maintenance drugs. Overall I’m feeling grateful it was all found and the response has been quick.
Im 6 weeks post surgery and before all this I ran and cycled regularly. I went for a very short run / walk today and was wondering what people’s experience is of running while going through chemotherapy? I’d like to continue exercise when possible.
I think gentle running is ok - don't go mental. But you might want to get clearance from your medical team as its pretty early days. I have tried running during my chemo - but I have a DVT now and it's that which is making running really difficult for me rather than chemo. I spoke to both oncologist and vascular team before I restarted. Best of luck x
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