I Guess This Is a Dumb Question

[Yorkiegirl]

I just today started on an Exercise Program and am working with a Personal Trainer for about 2 weeks.

I am basically going to be doing mostly Cardio Training and few other simple things.

Is this in any way going to be a problem with my heart since I am taking Herceptin weekly? My Trainer was concerned since he doesn't know much
yet about Herceptin.

I also do take 300mg of CoQ10 daily as well.

Sorry if it's a dumb question.


Vicki

[Susan2]

I don't think it's a dumb question since I asked the same question to my dr. before I started with a personal trainer. I've been on Navelbine / Herceptin weekly for 5 months - working with a personal trainer for 4 of those months. My dr. said that she had no problems with me doing this. She only cautioned me not to overdo, but that was more if my counts were down from the Navelbine. But, I try to monitor my heart rate just to be sure that I don't exercise at the top of my ability. I aim for mid-range - not very ambitious, I know, but I feel better afterwards.

Good luck and have fun.

[patti]

I think that is a very good question. I was started on Herceptin last July and I started working out every other day in November doing mostly cardio. My muga scan last December was better than before I started the herceptin. I have to say I have never felt better. I have tried the COQ10 but was getting headaches so I stopped. I have taken Gina's advice and have just started taking Magnesium supplements. I am going to retry the COQ10 in about a week. I will keep you posted.-Patti

[madubois63]

Talk to your doctor first, of course, but if it's just herceptin you probably will get the go ahead and do well. May I suggest a small can of lysol and some wipes...the gym is soooooo incredibliy dirty. I worked in a gym many moons ago and those machine do not get cleaned well enough for someone with a healthy immune system....

[CLTann]

Just a word of caution of using the wipe. Those Lysol wipes contain either chlorine bleach or some phenolic chemicals. These chemicals do kill germs but they are not good for your own body. Use soap instead.


Ann

Vicki,

As long as you've had a fairly recent MUGA and are doing well and feeling well you should be OK. Listen to your body and don't over do it. Monitor your heart rate and keep it in the midrange as suggested.Remember, recent studies show INCREASED survivability for those BC patients (both early and advanced) who strenuously exercise on a regular basis.

Good luck,
Bill

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The body can make EPA and DHA but it is dependent on the efficient functioning of the body which can be upset in lots of ways.

It is equally important to balance the threes and sixes.


RB


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