Light activity/exercise during treatment decreases fatigue and anxiety

As research is continuing to show, physical activity will help during your treatment. Light activity such as a short walk or stretching can help you to feel less fatigued, and decrease your anxiety level.

Here is a video provided by the Oncology Nursing Society that promotes activity. As fatigue is such a common side effect of cancer and cancer treatment, it is good to know that there is another way in which to combat this side effect that doesn’t include medication.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbH_-Eichj4&noredirect=1

In the past, as is stated in this video, it was suggested that cancer patients rest as much as possible. It is still recommended of course to conserve energy and perform activity during the times of least fatigue, but a change is occurring in oncology care. Less rest, more movement!

Karen

• This topic was modified 6 years, 6 months ago by karend.