In this weeks class of medical intuition, we began the deep topic of Cancer. This is a disease which affects far too many and most of us have known at least 1 person in our lives who has gone through this unimaginable experience. When we see movies our shows on television the cancer patient is usually seen in more sedentary positions and not very active. Meanwhile assuming rest and more rest to be the answer to healing though this is not the case.
What I came to find out through research is that while undergoing cancer treatment, it’s extremely important on a variety of levels to keep moving! There are many different stages that a cancer patient undergoes. For many who have had chemotherapy and radiation especially woman, a hard challenge to face is fatigue and bone density loss. In this case exercise could be considered for shorter durations throughout the day. Weight training as well and cardio is helpful for many reasons such as helping with bone density, improving muscle mass, helping fatigue, improved sleep, improving constipation and overall mood. Professor Robert Newton who’s the co-director of the ‘Exercise Medicine Research group, stated that during a particular study of patients who exercised, he found that they had less fatigue as well as improvement with nausea, which is a side affect of Chemo and radiation.
To say that exercise helps patients is an understatement. Exercise drastically improves a patient’s quality of life. Though it’s important to realize that there are many stages and types of cancer so it would help to research a modality that suits your individual needs and always consult a physician when undergoing a new regimen for yourself. Allowing your body to be your guide through movement is essential. The important thing to remember for those who have Cancer is to find things that bring you joy amidst this challenging time and to love and be gentle with yourself!
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