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AFTER CANCER: EXERCISE (SPECIAL PROGRAM. AFFECTION TO IMMUNE SYSTEM FUNCTIONS)
Will Exercise Interfere with My Checkups?
Exercise can cause some changes in your blood test results that will be misleading. Do not do any vigorous exercise during the hours prior to blood work.
Do I Need to Participate in a Special Exercise Program?
All exercise during recovery should be supervised at least to the degree that
•your doctor is aware of exactly what exercise you are doing •your doctor is following your progress and is aware of any symptoms or problems experienced during or after exercise
Depending on your general medical condition and the specifics of your cancer and its treatment, your doctor may
• clear you to proceed with exercise on your own
• recommend a closely supervised rehabilitation program, preferably one geared to the cancer patient
Rehabilitation exercise programs geared to heart, lung, or arthritis patients may provide the optimal supervision for your particular situation. Find out about available programs by calling your local hospitals and rehabilitation centers.
Does Exercise Affect How Well My Immune System Functions?
Studies in humans suggest that regular exercise is associated with a decrease in the number and the severity of infections in elderly people. Laboratory studies support the idea that exercise “boosts” the immune system. We need further studies to determine how this applies to healthy young and middle-aged people and to people with cancer.
A healthy immune system helps prevent infections or decrease their severity. Avoiding infections during recovery from cancer treatment would be expected to speed your overall recovery.
The immune system plays a role in how the body deals with some cancer cells. The exact role differs for different kinds of cancer. There is reason to believe that a well-functioning immune system may help some people to
• prevent cancer
• prevent a recurrence of cancer
• slow the progression of cancer
• improve the response to cancer therapy
Beware of unsubstantiated claims for methods to boost your immune system.
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