Current trial - hypothesis that exercise slows tumour growth.

[queeneee]

Memorial Sloan Kettering are conducting this trial.. interesting because my first oncologist was clear that exercise made no difference to survival... ( I asked to be transferred to a different oncologist!)

mskcc.org/cancer-care/clini...

[Pbsoup]

I have heard it absolutely helps. Including from oncologists.

From reading the study link it doesn’t sound like they’re asking for particularly strenuous exercise…. I hope that doesn’t impact results.

I wonder too if people who are well enough to exercise might be predisposed to a better outcome. How are they controlling for that?

Thanks for posting this is interesting.

[Garden-Lady]

My surgeon when I had the initial breast cancer and mastectomy in 2012 was adament that physical exercise correlates with better outcomes. In fact, she told me that statistically, it was as important for survival as the hormone therapy itself after surgery.

[8576]

Exercise is good in many ways! Why not try to include it in your daily routine.

Cheers, June S.

[Adele_Julia]

I have a wound healing on my chest with a wound vac in place. This is from surgery in May due to a failed hysterectomy. My ability to exercise has been greatly affected since I’m tethered to words and such. I suppose walking around my house health but I’m beating myself up until I can get surgery for the final flap because I’m not exercising at all ! Hope this doesn’t backfire!!

[LadyKatarina in reply to Adele_Julia]

I have found low impact cardio exercises on-line. There are oodles of them--some done while seated.. I have knee arthritis and can't go for walks--but I modify the routines and just stand in place. If you can do arm movements, that is the best for getting your heart rate up. Take a look: youtube.com/watch?v=6POA8Og...(Not working as expected?) Speedy healing to you! (PS they say cardio of 25 or 30 min 5 x's per week if you can. Cardio is when you are breathing hard but can still talk--but not sing!)

[Adele_Julia in reply to LadyKatarina]

Thank you soMuch !!

[TammyCross]

I hope so, but I wonder what optimal is. I have been exercising like crazy, a couple of hours a day. If it is slowing resistance, then I would be in really bad shape without it. The NP at the practice I go to recommended less aerobic/cardio and more strength exercises, and gentle exercise, like walking. I have not followed that advice. Just added those.

I understand the frustration of those whose physical condition and/or pain preclude exercise. The endorphins are so helpful. There are some "injuries" from mbc that interfere with any exercise, including moving arms. Maybe foot exercises? A friend with advanced and previously untreated mbc was getting palliative care. Her doc had her bat around a ball that was as light as a balloon, just to move.

Yes, there are all kinds of low impact, chair exercises (chair yoga, etc.). One program I started with was created by a breast cancer survivor, Dr. Martha Eddy, who has a PhD from Columbia U. in exercise science. She has written books about engaging the somatic and immune system, and designed an exercise program for people with cancer. All classes can be modified. They are currently on line. There is one class a week for people with mbc, offered through Red Door -- the new name of Gilda's place.

movingforlife.org/our-mission/

Hmm, can't make that a live link.

[LadyKatarina in reply to TammyCross]

Here is the latest from that famous "medical journal" the Washington Post!! Ha!!washingtonpost.com/health/2...

I did cancer rehab physical therapy--and they recommend the base of 30 min of moderate cardio (getting your heart rate into the targeted zone) five times per week--or 150 minutes. Same as in this article. And then they gave me various toning and strengthening exercises also. Sounds like you are doing fine--just add some toning and strengthening exercises. Best to you!

[love2golfwell]

I also have heard and read that exercise definitely helps cancer patients and I totally believe that. I don't think that medications alone control disease. After listening to a lot of webinars and reading various articles I think that diet, exercise, positive thinking and reducing stress can go a long way to help boost the effectiveness of medications. I know that some cancer patients may not be strong enough to do a lot of exercise but even taking a 15 minute walk every day can help.

[RLN-overcomer]

Thanks for the great info for hormone mostly positive Sister/Warrior/Thriver's. If you are Triple negative my former diagnosis, then this is not the trial study for you.

[Best521]

Hi queeneee, Thanks for posting.! There are a lot studies and more underway across the USA, Europe and Australia that show exercise slows tumor growth and progression. Exercise activates the immune system. I was asked to participate in a study at Dana Farber which combined 12 hours of intermittent fasting with 30 minutes of exercise a day. Unfortunately I was already walking 30 minutes a day and could not qualify. However with my care team’s knowledge, I combine 150 minutes of exercise per week with intermittent fasting. My primary care physician says if exercise could be bottled it would be a block buster drug. There is a great YouTube video from Memorial Sloan Kettering demonstrating the effects of exercise and a study from National institute of Health discussing Intermittent Fasting. I have come to think of Intermittent Fasting, Exercise and a whole food plant based diet as part of my cancer therapy or treatment plan along with Ibrance and Letrozole. So far so good. My Liver Mets are shrinking and I feel otherwise healthy at this time.

The Effect of Physical Activity on Cancer Treatment and Outcomes:

youtube.com/watch?v=RiEUmSw...(Not working as expected?)

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...