Melody has been learning about the steroids I'm taking with the Chemo pills. The steroids main purpose seems to be to prevent and reduce swelling in the brain. First some good news. Since 2010, the Chemo pills have gained much improved access to the brain (something about a blood/brain barrier), improving and lengthening life another six months or so on average. I'll take it!
The information she read says that the steroids destroy the muscles and that many are now in wheel chairs and walkers because they didn't exercise enough when they could. So, I'm bumping my exercise period from 2 hours (6 to 8 am) to 3 hours. Today I walked/ran 2 miles for the first time in a long time. I typically spend my morning repairing things around the house, doing dishes, laundry, cleaning floors, yard work. What ever works to get my heart rate up and use my muscles. Next I walk. Last I do a variety of exercises and stretches followed by some light weight lifting on my arms. I still have another two weeks of PT on the left shoulder, so they don't want me to get those muscles sore.
You are so cool!
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