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"Helped me regain my strength and energy"

About: Oncology / Physical Activity Classes

(as the patient),

I was referred to  the Physical Activity Coach Joe Sirichas in autumn 2023 following my stem Cell transplant in the Belfast City Hospital. I commenced Joe's online exercise class  and completed the 12 week programme recently. I did most of the programme online while I was recovering from the stem cell transplant.

Joe got me moving and definitely helped me regain my strength and energy following my treatment. His online sessions were invaluable to  me as I was unable to  leave home for a number of weeks following my treatment. Without Joe's online classes I would have vegetated at home as I would not have had the motivation or commitment to  do the exercises. I felt my strength returning slowly and felt safe in that Joe was supervising my progress and encouraging me. I completed the programme with a few face to face sessions in the Macmillan centre which were also excellent and marked further improvement for me which was encouraging.

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Response from Sarah Taggart, Physiotherapy, Cancer Centre BCH, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust 2 months ago
Sarah Taggart
Physiotherapy, Cancer Centre BCH,
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Submitted on 15/02/2024 at 17:30
Published on Care Opinion at 17:30


Hi MaryMyeloma

Thank you so much for taking the time to voice your thoughts on the service provided by our physical activity coach. It was lovely to hear that you enjoyed the virtual classes from the comfort of your own home, keeping you safe when you were recovering from your stem cell transplant. It is great to know that your strength and energy has improved. Continue to keep increasing your physical activity levels! I will make sure to let Joe know about your lovely feedback.

Kind Regards

Sarah Taggart

Band 7 Physiotherapist, Cancer Centre

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