The Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients

I have been on Ibrance and hormone blockers for 2.5 years. I have been reading a lot about the benefit of exercise. Today, I was talking with someone about exercise, and I realized something I never thought of before. I was originally diagnosed in 2015 Stage 1a. I had a difficult time with aromatase inhibitors and, after a year, stopped them. I started exercising and did both cardiac and weights until the summer of 2022, 5 days a week. In July of 2022, the miniscus detached from my knee, and I had to decrease the amount of working out I did. I developed stomach issues from the NAIDS. In late October, I developed a hacky cough, which was thought to be gastro reflux from the NAIDS. In January 2023, I was finally diagnosed with metastatic pleural effusion. I have been NED for 2 years, I had knee replacement surgery in January 2024, and I am back to working out and exercising 4 days a week. As I think about this, it gives me pause to the benefits of exercise. Despite all the studies, I don't think enough credit is being given to the benefits. Yes, it is hard to get started, but it i believe it is worth it.