Fitness recovery after cancer

Wibbs

This was posted by a chap in PI who wanted advice on the above but wanted to remain anon so I've started a thread here if that's OK

Cancer man wrote: »

Hello all. Thanks for your help, and I'm hoping you can help me again, but first to update...

Well I've finished my treatment, which was tough. I'll find out in the next couple of days if it was successful.

However, due to my treatment, and the steroids I was on, I've put on just over two stone in a few months. Naturally, I'm eager to loose this weight, and get my fitness back. Can anyone advise me of the best way to do this?
I'm still very weak after all the treatment, so I'm planning on just getting out there walking gently for an hour each evening, but I'm kinda eager to push it (without hurting myself). Anyone any ideas or pointers?


Mods, I understand this is best suited for the fitness section, but I can't post there anonymously, so I'm not sure what the best course of action is?

justsomebloke

truthfully I wouldn't get over worried about just easing yourself back in rather then wanting to push it, so just take the time and start with walks before trying to do more.

Truthfully though if your diet isn't up to scratch this will be where you can make a bigger dent into the surplus 2 stone then exercise. so I would look into making that the priority as oppose to overly exerting yourself before your body is ready

Vegeta

If the guy was a normal Joe the general advice is

1: Get to grips with diet,
2: Start lifting on a serious progressive weights programme
3: Do some interval training and some steady state cardio

Thing is though, 2 and 3 appear to be out due to the energy levels of the poster.

Even on point 1 I wouldn't have a notion if its a good idea or not for a recovering cancer patient to be on a calorie deficit.

I'd say professional advice would be needed here

BJohnson

I'm sure everyone here has the best of intentions, but I think it's safe to say that, due to the circumstances of the case, discussing this with your oncologist or GP is advised. They know what medications you've taken or are currently on, and how those might affect or limit your reaction to increased exercise intensity. Giving advice in this sort of situation could potentially do a lot more harm than good.

Here's hoping your friend a speedy recovery.

Regards,

Brian

corkcomp

BJohnson wrote: »

I'm sure everyone here has the best of intentions, but I think it's safe to say that, due to the circumstances of the case, discussing this with your oncologist or GP is advised. They know what medications you've taken or are currently on, and how those might affect or limit your reaction to increased exercise intensity. Giving advice in this sort of situation could potentially do a lot more harm than good.

Here's hoping your friend a speedy recovery.

Regards,

Brian

+1

BossArky

Professional medical advice is need in this situation. Please go see your doctor.