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Coping with Cancer > Side Effects > Fatigue and Cancer > Managing Symptoms

Exercises for the Person with Cancer

Lora Packel, MS, PT
Copyright © Lora Packel, MS, PT
Last Modified: April 9, 2009

Disclaimer: You should discuss your health risks with your physician before starting any exercise program.

Why should I exercise?

Exercise is an important part of your care. Exercise can help you deal with the side-effects of cancer treatment. Once treatment has ended, exercise can help you live a healthier life.

Exercise During Treatment

Exercise can help with many things during cancer treatment such as:

• Poor sleep
• Low energy
• Nausea or feeling sick to your stomach
• Feeling nervous or sad

It is important to check with your doctor before starting an exercise program during your cancer treatments, as there may be some days when you shouldn’t exercise.

Some reasons that you may not be able to exercise are:

• Low platelet counts that may cause you to bruise easily
• Low hemoglobin counts (Anemia)
• Trouble with your balance
• Fever