Moving Forward
Adriana Lombardo was diagnosed with leukemia at just 17 years old. She underwent more than 2 years of chemotherapy, followed by a hip replacement. Today, Adriana is 24 and a Certified Personal Trainer passionate about health.
Adriana Lombardo
Adriana during her treatment, with Mom and Dad by her side.
CANCER & THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE • Maintains or improves your physical abilities. • Prevents muscles from wasting due to inactivity. • Improves your self-esteem. • More likely to keep social circle. • Lessens symptoms of tiredness & fatigue. • Improves your quality of life.
DURING TREATMENT VS. AFTER TREATMENT Your goal is to stay as active as possible so your exercise plan should be personal, safe, and include activities you like doing. If you already exercise, you may need to do less, or lessen the intensity. Always keep your cancer care team informed of your activity level during treatment. Many side effects improve within a few weeks after treatment ends, but some may last longer or appear later during recovery. Understanding this will help you gradually modify exercise intensity as needed. Always listen to your body and its needs (like rest vs. movement).
Click here and learn some simple at-home exercises. 50 I LOO K GOO D FE E L B E T TER
