Following my testicular cancer removal I had my single blast of Carboplatin this week and self injected my first immune booster yesterday. Being an very active person it feels very different as I don’t want to get out of bed. I’ve been sleeping so much.
I’m so keen to start exercising again but I’m worried if a use too much energy it may compromise my immune system further.
Is there a balance or a get back to exercise programme?
I’ve convinced myself to start exercising then it will speed up my recovery but my body wants to rest?
Thanks
D
I'd give it while. I had single carboplatin in May at age 47. I took it really easy for a few weeks and then started doing light weight training. I very slowly built up from there. I don't think over exercising will compromise your immune system, but your energy levels will be up and down for weeks yet and I think you risk making the troughs deeper and longer if you overdo it.
Glad you're doing well.
G
In the other thread you posted in you say you're only 3 days in. That means that you've probably just finished the 3 day course of anti nausea meds. They contain a very strong steroid. You might have noticed your appetite has been unusually high as a side effect. They can also have other side effects like increase in energy. At 3 days your systems are still on the way down and you are maybe a full week away from your nadir and then you will start coming out of the other side. Please only do what comes really easy in term of exercise for a good while yet.
Not really. You'll be fine, but you've got some way to go yet. Just be careful not to overdo it too soon.
G
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