Riding during Cancer treatment?
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2019
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From: SW Florida
I too am a cancer survivor for 16 years now. I was too weak to ride during the 8 weeks I received daily radiation and weekly chemo. During treatment, and for 7 months after ward my daily diet was limited to a six pack of Boost and a quart of Gator aid all taken through a feeding tube. During that 7 month period I was hospitalized by several bouts of severe dehydration brought on by vomiting's and diarrhea, side effects from the drugs I was taking. It was almost a year to the day from when I started treatment that I was able to start riding. Then it took a few months for me to gain enough strength and skill to be able to once again ride with confidence. Were it not for strong support from family and friends I'm not sure I could have endured that journey.
I prayers are with you and with all that have suffered, are currently suffering from cancer any all other major debilitating illnesses, and to those that provide love and support through the difficult times.
Paul
I prayers are with you and with all that have suffered, are currently suffering from cancer any all other major debilitating illnesses, and to those that provide love and support through the difficult times.
Paul
Last edited by pondscum; Jan 22, 2020 at 09:57 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 473
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From: Utah
I rode during radiation and chemo, I knew when it was time to stop which lasted about 3 months. All medical staff rolled their eyes or lectured me except oncologist who rides, he said youre an adult, be honest about the risks and when its time to take a break, therapy for the soul is important he said. Love that guy. Now I take blood thinners and ride, same lectures. **** cancer
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Honah Lee
My grandfather died of type of cancer in his 90s. I had some odd test scores and one lead to another and one test at my Oncologist was a 24 hour urine test that was 200% above normal for light chains. Seem that since my blood work is still not far off, it's a on hold and wait. Have yet to figure is it just limited to a small area or what. I visit the Oncologist ever 3 months for blood work that has been going on for 2 years now. Is there a time limit that if and when it progresses, they will do a Stem Cell transplant? It's my understanding that is the only hope for this relatives rare cancer.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2019
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From: Newberry, SC
Also a cancer survivor. Do what you love for as long as you can. When you cannot do it any longer it will have a tremendous effect on your mental health. Hang in there brother, the bad goes away.
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Joined: Jun 2019
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From: SE Michigan
no idea how to answer this, my friend
god bless you, good wisdom for your docs
beyond that, if you know you can safely ride, to hell with what nurse ratchett says
a bike is not a cage though, if you aren't able to be near or at 100%, maybe consider the risk
god forbid this goes south for you, as morbid as it is to bring it up, I'd rather be riding in my last few months of life...cannonballing into the wind on two wheels has been about the closest I've come to heaven on earth
I trust you to make the right decision on your own, sir
god bless you, good wisdom for your docs
beyond that, if you know you can safely ride, to hell with what nurse ratchett says
a bike is not a cage though, if you aren't able to be near or at 100%, maybe consider the risk
god forbid this goes south for you, as morbid as it is to bring it up, I'd rather be riding in my last few months of life...cannonballing into the wind on two wheels has been about the closest I've come to heaven on earth
I trust you to make the right decision on your own, sir
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Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Upstate N.Y.-Rochester Area
The club that nobody wants to join.
Recent member myself, though I heeded the warning that I was fortunate enough to receive and apparently caught it early (Colon).
Home now 2-weeks later, will do some chemo at a date yet to be determined.
I pushed hard, even the medical staff commented on it, but I also pay heed to my inner voice and limit myself voluntarily when necessary.
50 hours from when I walked into the hospital and then walked out with (5) holes in my belly.
You'll know when, trust your instincts.
Best of luck going forward.
Recent member myself, though I heeded the warning that I was fortunate enough to receive and apparently caught it early (Colon).
Home now 2-weeks later, will do some chemo at a date yet to be determined.
I pushed hard, even the medical staff commented on it, but I also pay heed to my inner voice and limit myself voluntarily when necessary.
50 hours from when I walked into the hospital and then walked out with (5) holes in my belly.
You'll know when, trust your instincts.
Best of luck going forward.
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From: St. Charles, MO
Very sorry to hear about your upcoming battle. Best wishes for you and your wife as you walk this together.
Ride when you feel up to it. Cancer or no cancer, none of us know how much time we have left, so enjoy every day that you can. As stated above, listen to that little voice in your head; you'll know when to stop.
Ride when you feel up to it. Cancer or no cancer, none of us know how much time we have left, so enjoy every day that you can. As stated above, listen to that little voice in your head; you'll know when to stop.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: N/E Indiana
Survivor here. I did 45 Radiation Treatments for Prostate Cancer, Rode to all but 2 (Weather was terriable). This Ride each day was the only thing I looked forward to. Ride as long as you can!
