Doctors agree that exercise during cancer has many benefits. One Ohio woman who ran races throughout her breast cancer treatments credits it with saving her life.
depending on their baseline functioning and the type and toxicities of the treatments they are receiving," Dr. Gary said.
Some days, she would drive past her favorite park and cry because she wasn’t feeling strong or well enough to go hiking or trail running.Depending on her energy level, she might go for a three-mile run, do a spin class or take a slow walk — and she has come to embrace resting on the couch when her body needs it.
Before one of her patients begins a new exercise program, Dr. Gary reviews many different factors — including their bloodwork, overall condition and any recent surgery or radiation — to make sure the activity is safe for them."Cancer treatments can affect the heart and lungs, the fluid dynamics and the protein stores in the body, and great care should be taken if a patient desires to begin a new exercise regimen," she told Fox News Digital.
Today, Gratsch continues to teach spin classes at Power Ryde, an indoor cycling studio in Loveland. She is active in local fundraising efforts for cancer charities — and serves as an ambassador for local marathons, helping other people achieve their fitness goals.
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