Exercising the day of Herceptin Infusion

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JeninMichigan
JeninMichigan Member Posts: 2,974
edited June 2015 in HER2+ (Positive) Breast Cancer

I have been getting Herceptin only joe for 7 years (stage IV). I am in an awesome cross fit/circuit training class and have been doing it for nearly 4 years. Usually I take the evening off when I get my Herceptin treatment. This week though we have limited classes due to vacation of the trainer and I really want to go to class tonight. Herceptin makes me a feel pretty tired the night of infusion but I would like to try to go and do what I can. Do any of you work out the night of infusion? Do you see an issue with trying it? My nurses say I should just take it easy for the night. Thanks

Jen

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  • Oncearunneralwaysarunner
    Oncearunneralwaysarunner Member Posts: 252
    edited June 2015

    Hi Jen,

    I've gone for runs after my Herceptin infusions when I was getting them and felt fine. Yes, the Herceptin made me feel a bit tired and stuffy the day of the infusion but I just took my runs a bit easier.

    If it were me, I would go to the class and do as much as my body would let me. I'd probably take a few more breaks during the class or do one set instead of two. I think as long as you listen to your body, it's not like it's a brand new activity for you so you probably know what you can and can't do.

    Just my thoughts though. I tend to take the advice to take it easy exercise wise by medical staff with a huge grain of salt unless I know they are very active people themselves :)

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