Yoga improves QOL during Radiation

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Topic: Yoga improves QOL during Radiation

Posted By: 123Donna
Subject: Yoga improves QOL during Radiation
Date Posted: May 20 2011 at 8:05am

Yoga Improves Quality Of Life And Regulates Stress Hormones In Women With Breast Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy

For women with http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/37136.php - breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy, yoga offers unique benefits beyond fighting http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/8877.php - fatigue , according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

While simple stretching exercises improved fatigue, patients who participated in yoga that incorporated yogic breathing, postures, meditation and relaxation techniques into their treatment plan experienced improved physical functioning, better general health and lower cortisol ( http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/145855.php - stress hormone) levels. They also were better able to find meaning in their http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/cancer-oncology/ - cancer experience.

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http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/225802.php - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/225802.php

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DX IDC TNBC 6/09 age 49, Stage 1,Grade 3, 1.5cm,0/5Nodes,KI-67 48%,BRCA-,6/09bi-mx, recon, T/C X4(9/09)
11/10 Recur IM node, Gem,Carb,Iniparib 12/10,MRI NED 2/11,IMRT Radsx40,CT NED11/13,MRI NED3/15

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Posted By: sue
Date Posted: May 20 2011 at 10:02am

Donna,

Thanks for the post on yoga and radiation. I have just started a beginner yoga program 3 weeks out from end of my radiation treatment, but believe it would have benefited me during radiation as it has improved my energy level already.

Sue

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Dx 7/10, age 53. TNBC left breast, stage I, grade 3, IDC 0.5 cm, DCI 2.5 cm, 0/8 lymph nodes neg. BRCA-. T/C x4 finished 2/09/11, rads x34 finished 4/21/11.

Posted By: mainsailset
Date Posted: May 20 2011 at 1:31pm

I've never been able to do yoga so am envious of those who can. Anything that improves energy levels during radiaion (or any old time) is a star in my book.

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dx 7/08 TN 14x6.5x5.5 cm tumor

3 Lymph nodes involved, Taxol/Sunitab+AC, 5/09 dbl masectomy, path 2mm tumor removed, lymphs all clear, RAD 32 finished 9/11/09. 9/28 CT clear 10/18/10 CT clear

Posted By: DianeEE
Date Posted: May 24 2011 at 10:43am

I started doing yoga before my diagnosis. I think it's been the biggest difference in how I've felt mentally throughout chemo & surgery. The physical aspects certainly help. But, the meditation part of the practice has been the most beneficial. As I heal from surgery and start radiation next month, I look forward to continuing my yoga practice. For now, when I can't do yoga, I meditate daily or as often as I can. Thanks for sharing.