The Big C and Exercise

The Big C and Exercise...

 When someone has cancer, the whole family and everyone who loves them does too... 

My father passed away from Cancer a couple of years ago but he fought it hard and he had always said that the exercise that all the everyday exercises that he had done for so many years throughout his life kept him sane and gave him enough energy to create enough time to see all of his children one more time and to play golf one more time...  


I would like to thank my friend,  Melanie Bowen (melanielbowen@gmail.com) for researching the info below of the results that people who have been diagnosed with cancer may have through an exercise program...

Thanks Mel!!!  

Discover the Positive Impact Exercise Can Have on a Cancer Patient

Being diagnosed with a cancer as rare as mesothelioma or as common as breast cancer brings immediate changes to a person’s life.  When everything was going as planned each day, suddenly hearing the diagnosis of a life-threatening disease can have a huge impact on a person and everyone who is close to that individual.  When bad news is given, it is understandable that many people want to hide from what the next few months may potentially bring.  However, facing the situation with the support of loved ones and taking proactive steps to fight the disease is necessary to protect the health of the cancer patient.

How Can Exercise Help a Cancer Patient?

The National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability has released an online resource that lists informative news on how exercise can assist cancer patients.  Through a combination of strength-training activities and cardiovascular workouts, a person who is fighting cancer can grow stronger and enjoy increased levels of energy.  In addition to effectively fighting pain and exhaustion in a person, exercise is also known for improving moods and brightening a person’s overall outlook on life by reducing stress and anxiety.

The article mentioned above also addresses issues regarding side effects from common cancer treatments.  Common side effects that people experience from surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation include swollen joints, headaches, lethargy, depression, weight loss or gain, nausea and restricted mobility.  Exercise, when done on a routine basis, can play a big role in reducing many of these side effects and making a person’s overall quality of life much more enjoyable and comfortable.  Being able to reduce side effects through exercise also helps a cancer patient to better be able to focus on getting well so recovery may be reached in a timely manner.

Keep It Interesting

Switching up exercise routines to keep them stimulating is something positive a person can do to help stay on track with meeting fitness goals.  Getting an accountability partner who is a friend to help a person remain committed to exercising a few times a week is also helpful.  Cancer patients understandably experience significant levels of exhaustion and it can be difficult to maintain a regular fitness routine.  Having a friend to go on a short walk or someone available to go swimming with is ideal to help a cancer patient meet exercise and health goals. 


Thanks again Mel!!! 

Heart disease in the USA continues to be the number one killer; cancer is  the number 2 killer, and closing in. Japan is the other way around with cancer, the biggest killer and  heart disease and strokes 2nd and 3rd.    The crazy aspect of these deadly diseases is that they could all be cured with a little more attention to what we eat, having an exercise program to get our bodies up and moving everyday, and the support of those around us... 

A lot of emotional stress that people go through, even the little things, some people figure out a way to get through it. They usually have a strong enough support system to keep them  going and keep moving them moving forward. For the little or big things... Rely on your support system when you need it... If you don't have one get one... 

To All of Our Health!!!  
Stay healthy and stay active!!!  



Robert Scott is an Exercise and Sport Sciences/ Sport Psychology Specialist.   
University Professor at University in Osaka, Japan 
Master/PhD. Courses: Sport Philosophy, Psychology, Pedagogy and Physiology

Ex-Professional Athlete--  
Health Specialist-- Motivational Speaker and Trainer to  Professional and Olympic Athletes and to the Masses. 

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