T2 rectal tumor

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  • NHMike
    NHMike Member Posts: 213 Member
    #22
    Another runner

    I'm stage IIIA starting chemorad next week. I like to run, lift, play tennis and like to do bodyweight/Yoga. I haven't really done much since diagnosis though I ran a mile yesterday and it felt good. I hope to get some activity in during treatment, rest and the after-surgery chemo. I have the feeling that running turns into walking and weights turns into Yoga. But maybe I'll be surprised. I like reading the stories here of how people get through this stuff.

  • SandiaBuddy
    SandiaBuddy Member Posts: 1,381 Member
    #23
    NHMike said:

    Another runner

    I'm stage IIIA starting chemorad next week. I like to run, lift, play tennis and like to do bodyweight/Yoga. I haven't really done much since diagnosis though I ran a mile yesterday and it felt good. I hope to get some activity in during treatment, rest and the after-surgery chemo. I have the feeling that running turns into walking and weights turns into Yoga. But maybe I'll be surprised. I like reading the stories here of how people get through this stuff.

    Physical activity

    I believe the more physical activity you can do, the better.  Are you having surgery, or only chemical/radiation treatment?  I had to wait for about six weeks after surgery during which all I could do was walk.  But since then I have gotten back to my usual level of activity, despite the chemo.  My doctor seems to think that this is one of the most helpful things I can do.  Best of luck.

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