How will chemo affect my ability to exercise with B cell lymphoma?

JL, your dedication to fitness and healthy living shows incredible strength, and it's completely understandable to have concerns about how chemotherapy might impact your exercise routine. Many people with B-cell lymphoma wonder about staying active during treatment, and while everyone's experience is different, gentle movement and modified exercise can often be beneficial when approved by your medical team. The community here understands both the physical challenges of treatment and the difficult social situations you're facing - you're definitely not alone in this journey, and your fighting spirit is inspiring.

Thank you

JL I have B cell lymphoma . I went through 6 rounds of R chop and I’m in remission as of two months ago. I built a gym in my garage and worked out during my treatments because I was compromised and could not hit the gym. You might not workout as hard as you did before but that and continuing to work got me through it. Be strong and you will to !

Hi JL. I took 3 rounds of R-chop and walked out. I had Diffuse Large B cell Lymphoma. Medium to high grade. I returned and took 27 rounds of radiation..this was finished up 2 years ago.... I'm not a healthy nutt. I have been very active all my life. I am 55. If there is any 1 piece of advice I would give you, it would, DO NOT STOP!!! Yes you're gonna need rest, and such. But, as for myself, I refused to stop. I refused to stay in doors and lay on the couch or bad .. I never stopped and I feel like that was a huge part of my remission.

Good luck! Be strong. And allow yourself to feel your feelings. And don't be afraid to tell your friends and leave ved ones ...HEY IM STILL ALIVE. Lol I truly know first hands that not everyone can handle their loved one being sick. My fiancee walked out 3 days after my diagnosis...but..IM STILL ALIVE.

Thanks so much everyone for your advice and encouragement

I got diagnosed with DLCBL almost 2 years ago and had 6 months of R-EPOCH. I continued with home exercise until I could safely return to the gym. I was 77 when diagnosed. It takes a long time and a lot of work to regain strength and endurance while continuing to age.

Thanks everyone for your support. I start chemotherapy in 5 days right now I can’t sleep and I have tremendous stomach pain at night nothing seems to work any suggestions for sleeping or stomach pain.

Be positive. I found out that I had Non Hodgkin's Large B cell lymphoma in January 2025. I guess we all think "how did I get cancer"! I'm not ready to die. My oncologist told me it was stage 4. It was not curable because it was so advanced but it was very treatable. I had lost about 40 pounds. After 6 rounds of chemo, in July, he told me I was in remission. I went to physical therapy to improve my balance & energy. The chemo made me very fatigued but never sick. A little nausea occasionally, but that was it. I still get fatigued easily, but it is improving. Pray for the best and be positive. BTW, I turned 78 in July & felt blessed I was able to spend Christmas with our great grand kids.

Thanks Jeff for your very encouraging words

Hi Jerry: I’m 67 and went through 6 rounds of RCHOP chemo which finished last April. I was too weak to ever exercise while going through treatment but little by little got my strength back and feeling good now. We all need to stay optimistic through the challenges of treatment.

Wow this is a so helpful I a praying for us all

If you're having trouble sleeping, go to a nearby marijuana dispensary. Tell them you're having trouble sleeping. They can show you what's available to help. I take one sleep aid (from Costco) & half a "gummy" every night. It really helps. My oncologist said go for it if it helps you. I had a prescription for Xanax & this works better.

The Wild Elderberry gummie 10 Mg works really well for sleep. They only come in 20 Mg but you can cut them in half. My Oncologist also said it is fine. Unfortunately while I was going through Chemo the first two nights after each infusion I had really bad insomnia and nothing worked. However day three the gummies really did help.

*Wyld