Cancer
Pre and Post Treatment Cancer Recovery
New Zealand has some of the highest cancer rates in the world, with more than 23,000 people diagnosed with cancer every year.*
Exercise has been scientifically proven to assist in recovery post-treatment and reduce the likelihood of cancer recurrence.
There is even evidence to support the benefits of exercise throughout treatment to assist in reducing the long-term side effects of treatment!
*https://healthcentral.nz/global-cancer-rates-how-does-nz-compare/
Working with an exercise physiologist during your cancer recovery ensures that the exercises prescribed are safe and effective, based on your current limitations.
We will take into account considerations such as…
Side effects of chemotherapy - such as fatigue symptoms, nerve damage, chemo-induced menopause
Lymphodema - swelling due to a blockage in the lymphatic system
‘Cording’ or scar tissue at the site of surgery
Whether you are immuno-compromised
The psychological side effects of cancer