Running, Radiotherapy & 'drying of chest'

RachelMarr

Hi,

New to this but google search about running during & after radioT brought me here.

Avid runner - before diagnosis had ran 1/2 marathons & my typical week would be 2 runs, covering 7 mile & a 10mile.

Have now completed my radioT and 3wks on I'm still struggling to get back into a routine. Ive experienced 'dry chest' during & after the radio (taking a deep breath has its discomforts & can only liken it to breathing hot air if in a sauna) and wonder if this is contributing to my inconsistent runs. Ive managed some 10ks, one 10miler but today got 1.5 miles into the run before my chest felt as though it was on fire!

Does anyone have any advice or have experienced similar?

Moderators

Hi RachelMarr and welcome to Breastcancer.org!

Good for you keeping up with your running! While you wait for others to post, you may be interested in checking out the main Breastcancer.org's Exercise section, specifically the pages on Exercise During and After Treatment, and Exercising During and After Radiation Therapy.

Hope this helps!

--The Mods

RachelMarr

Thank you. Good reading. This is a really helpful blog.

proudtospin

not a runner, more a gym rat who was doing 3 times a week spin class + other junk

I kept going to the gym, helped me mentally to feel life was normal but I confess I did cut back especially as I got further on into rads

coraleliz

I ran during RADs. I remember a slightly tight feeling & it seemed a little harder to breath(like being higher in altitude). I ran anyway. Hope your symptoms improve.

RachelMarr

Yes, that's how it feels. I'm sure it will ease off but god it's so frustrating!

Thanks for the post.