Hi all,
Haven't had radiation, but have had 3 months of chemo which resulte in very low blood counts--haemoglobin, neutrophils and platelets.
I'm 58 and have always been fairly active, though not exactly an exercise nut.
I was really worried 3 weeks ago when I was waiting for a blood transfusion and could barely get from the sofa to the bathroom, or make myself a cup of coffee.
I am now 'charting' my exercise/housework to build myself up again--the greatest joy at the moment is on fine days to be able to walk AND look round shops!
Am also hoping to resume swimming again soon when blood counts rise and risk of infection is less.
BUT--I still know if I've 'overdone' it, and take a rest when needed.
I know this is nothing to what you've all suffered through surgery and rad, but it's along the samelines, just in a more miniscule way!
Brenda


Brenda in UK--Diagnosis 30/5/07--undifferentiated carcinoma in right jawbone and muscles. Stage 4
6/7/07--new diagnosis primary is in lung. Finished 4cycles of palliative carboplatin/gemcitabine
therapy September 07
Now dying to live!