The diagnosis of cancer and the beginning of chemotherapytreatment trigger questions, fears, and feelings of helplessness.But there is one step patients can take immediately to take chargeof their health: Exercise.
Studies show that, on average, chemotherapy patients whoincorporate exercise into their lives have shorter hospital stays,experience a lesser decline in physical functioning, reportsignificantly less fatigue and emotional distress, and enjoy ahigher quality of life during treatment.
Now these benefits are available to every chemotherapypatient.
Exercises for Chemotherapy Patients, written by oncologist HarryRaftopoulos, MD, and exercise physiologist Erin O"Driscoll, RN, MA,is the very first at-home exercise program designed especially forthose on chemotherapy.
The therapeutic benefits of exercise are real. As patients developstrength through exercise, they gain emotional strength. Setting agoal of wellness–and taking action toward that goal–is the firststep in becoming a cancer survivor.
Special features include:
? Complete walking and exercise programs that require no expensiveequipment.
? Advice about coping with the side effects of chemotherapy
? A special section devoted to nutrition during chemotherapytreatment.
Exercising with undergoing chemotherapy treatments can help youtake control of your body, and in the process give you strength,courage, and confidence.
HARRY RAFTOPOULOS, MD, is assistant professor of medicine in thedivision of Medical Oncology; Director of Respiratory OncologyProgram at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
ERIN O"DRISCOLL, RN, MA, is a registered nurse, exercisephysiologist, and certified health and fitness instructor. Shelives in East Islip, New York.
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