Is it appropriate to be more active during chemotherapy for gastric cancer?

Gastric cancer is a wasting disease, often accompanied by malnutrition. Chemotherapy is an active and effective method for treating gastric cancer. It can improve the quality of life of patients and prolong their survival time. However, chemotherapy brings side effects to patients, which reduces the body's immunity and weakens the body. So, is it suitable for gastric cancer patients to exercise during chemotherapy?

It is reported that oncologists and sports medicine experts have implemented a plan to let patients undergoing chemotherapy exercise and gradually increase the amount of exercise. Experts believe that one of the reasons why exercise brings good results is that proper exercise can help divert patients' attention from tumors and correct their bad mental state.

Due to lack of knowledge and insufficient understanding of chemotherapy, some patients develop fear and resistance to chemotherapy, which leads to a series of physical and mental health problems. For example, some patients develop fear and resistance to chemotherapy, and when faced with a heavy financial burden, they become pessimistic and desperate, and even choose to give up treatment. Helping gastric cancer patients solve mental health problems and providing correct psychological intervention and guidance can help gastric cancer patients successfully complete the chemotherapy plan and increase the chance of recovery.

In addition, exercise helps gastric cancer patients get through chemotherapy.

This program shows that allowing patients undergoing chemotherapy to do appropriate exercise, such as walking and practicing Tai Chi, has greatly helped gastric cancer patients to successfully complete the entire chemotherapy process. By participating in walking and other exercises, all patients participating in the trial have gained a pleasant physical and mental experience in exercise, and the improvement of their physical and mental state has enhanced their self-worth and confidence in life. After examination, it was found that the patients' heart and blood circulation functions have greatly improved. Their health conditions have gradually improved during exercise.

From the above, we can know the second reason. Exercise improves the patient's physical fitness and helps improve the function of their heart and blood circulation system. Exercise also activates the patient's immune mechanism and enhances their own disease resistance. Therefore, proper exercise is a good choice to help gastric cancer chemotherapy patients pass the chemotherapy period smoothly.

From the above, it is self-evident whether it is suitable for gastric cancer patients to exercise during chemotherapy.

So, what kind of exercise is suitable for gastric cancer patients during chemotherapy? This question depends on the actual situation of the patient, and you can consult the attending physician. Generally speaking, walking, Tai Chi, etc. are suitable for most patients. However, during the exercise, someone should be watching over you to avoid accidents and take timely measures.