Be an Active Cancer Patient!

According to Lauran Neergaard's article, Get moving: Cancer survivors urged to exercise, there is growing evidence that physical activity improves quality of life and eases some cancer-related fatigue. More, it can help fend off a serious decline in physical function that can last long after therapy is finished.

Cancer patients usually get less active as symptoms or treatmetns make them feel lousy. Some therapies can weaken muscles, bones and even the heart. Not too long ago, doctors advised cancer patients to take it easy. Not anymore, be as active as you are able, says Dr. Kathryn Schmitz. To read  article, click here to read full article.

Here are a few simple physical activities to implement in your day:

•  Walk around the neighborhood. Go the extra mile: Ask your neighbors if you can pick up their newspapers from their front yard and drop it off on their doorstep. 

• Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Go the extra mile: On the first and last step of each fight of stairs, add 10 calf raises on each leg and together. 

• Park at far as possible from your destination and walk. Go the extra mile: If you are at a grocery store, on your way in or out, gather five of the closest shopping carts and return them.

Remember that you are dealing with the fatigue of cancer so listen to your body. Don't overwork yourself. Seek help from professional trainers and/or consult with your doctors a guideline of physical activity.