RandyW Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 London, Oct 14 (ANI): High and low intense cardiovascular and resistance training can help reduce fatigue in cancer patients who are undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy or treatment for advanced disease, claims a new study. The supervised exercise programmes also improve patients’ vitality, muscular strength, aerobic capacity and emotional well-being, according to research published on bmj.com. However, the research, led by Professor Lis Adamsen from Copenhagen University Hospitals, also concludes that the mixed high and low intense exercise programme does not improve the overall quality of life for such patients. An increasing number of cancer patients are being treated with chemotherapy, either given alone or with surgery and/or radiotherapy. While chemotherapy treatments have improved, patients still suffer from side-effects, including nausea, vomiting, pain, insomnia, appetite loss and fatigue. Surveys show that fatigue is one of the most frequent and burdensome side-effects, says the study. Two hundred and sixty nine cancer patients took part in the study across two hospitals in Copenhagen, 196 participants were female and 73 were male. The ages ranged from 20 to 65, with an average age of 47. The study included 21 different diagnoses of cancer. The exercise training included high and low intensity cardiovascular and resistance training, relaxation and body awareness and massage. Participants in the study group received nine hours of weekly training for six weeks in addition to conventional care. Established research criteria were used to rate patients’ views at the end of the study. The results showed that patients who took part in the study experienced significantly less fatigue than the group who did not undergo exercise training, and even patients with advanced disease could benefit. 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jaminkw Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Exercise while on treatment has been very frustrating for me. As you may know, I have a Total Gym and enjoy using it. Even tho I've adapted my routine to my new normal, I still find myself settling into a regular schedule and then having it knocked to pieces with lack of energy following an infusion (unfortunately every three weeks). There are many times when I have to decide between going out which offers much needed socialization or working out. I don't have the energy to do both. I'm not about to join a gym again. Been there, done that. Best I can do is push myself back into it each cycle as soon as I can. Thanks for this. It's reinforcing my intent to stay with it. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I think most of us already knew that exercise helps. I was determined to exercise all I could during my chemo. But exercising when chemo has knocked your blood counts in the dirt is easier said than done. I was able to do less and less with each subsequent round. But whatever you can do helps, it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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