When Should You Start Exercising During Cancer Treatment?

Is it safe to exercise during chemotherapy or radiation?

The short answer:

Yes — when supervised properly.

Is Exercise Safe During Chemotherapy?

Clinical research confirms that supervised exercise during treatment can:

• Reduce fatigue
  
  
• Improve treatment tolerance
  
  
• Maintain muscle mass
  
  
• Reduce hospitalisation risk
  
  
• Improve mood and resilience
  
  

However, programs must account for:

• Blood count fluctuations
  
  
• Immune suppression
  
  
• Neuropathy
  
  
• Surgical recovery
  
  
• Energy variability
  
  

At WA Health Group Canning Vale, we adjust sessions around your treatment cycle.

What If I Feel Too Tired?

Cancer fatigue is different from normal tiredness.

Instead of pushing through, we use:

• Autoregulation strategies
  
  
• Low-impact conditioning
  
  
• Seated strength work
  
  
• Water-based options
  
  
• Mobility and breathwork
  
  

Exercise is often more effective than medication in managing cancer-related fatigue.

Oncology Exercise in Perth’s Southern Suburbs

If you’re located in:

• Canning Vale
  
  
• Bull Creek
  
  
• Murdoch
  
  
• Harrisdale
  
  
• Leeming
  
  

Our cancer exercise programs are locally accessible and medically informed.

We collaborate with your oncology team to ensure safety.

First Step: Assessment

Every person’s cancer journey is different.

Your initial consultation includes:

• Medical history review
  
  
• Side effect screening
  
  
• Functional testing
  
  
• Goal setting
  
  
• Personalised exercise plan
  
  

Book your initial cancer rehabilitation assessment in Canning Vale today.