How do I lose the weight I've gained on steroids and/or hormone therapy?
If you are still taking steroids or hormonal therapy, you may find it quite difficult to lose weight. It can be extremely frustrating because no matter how well you eat, or how much you exercise, you continue to gain weight. For starters, consult with your doctor so that you can eliminate the possibility of diabetes. If he/she gives you the green light, you should consult with a nutritionist or dietician who specializes in working with cancer patients. Lastly, consult with a Cancer Exercise Specialist to help you put together a comprehensive and safe exercise program to help you build lean muscle mass and lose body fat.

How can I regain my precancerous strength and energy level?
If you are still undergoing chemotherapy or radiation, your body will not have the same physiological response to exercise as it will when your treatment is completed. All of your energy is currently going towards healing yourself and fighting cancer. If you have been exercising throughout your treatment, your return to your pre-cancerous strength will be much quicker than if you have been sedentary. You must start slow and realize that there will have been a natural decline in your performance. This is completely normal and expected. Even if you were a triathalete prior to your diagnosis, you will have to start slowly and progress according to how your body tolerates each newly introduced exercise protocol. I urge you to consult with a Cancer Exercise Specialist to help you reach your goals safely and effectively. Don't give up, with a bit of will-power and perseverance, you will return to your pre-cancerous strength, and then some!