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"My story is about having cancer"

About: Oncology / Physical Activity Classes

(as a service user),

Hello, I was diagnosed with cancer in December last year. I've got an important surgery in January this year. After 6 weeks I started the chemo. I was not very sure on my feet and I was offered an online physical activity with coach Joe. 

I have to say that for me it was just the right way to start my physical activity recovery because Joe brings in discipline and determination I personally didn't have at the start. Standing/seated Group Video Session helped me to not feel alone on my recovery journey and in the same time not going away from home when I wasn't at my best anyway. 

The program Joe has in place helped me to move my entire body and not feel tired or any pain. 

I am very happy that this kind of program is offered to people in my situation. There is a lot of stress to do anything in chemotherapy time and it is easy to overlook physical activity as there is the tendency to avoid having to do with people. 

Thank you very much for your help, Joe. 

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Response from Sarah Taggart, Physiotherapy, Cancer Centre BCH, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust last week
Sarah Taggart
Physiotherapy, Cancer Centre BCH,
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Submitted on 29/05/2025 at 11:27
Published on Care Opinion at 11:27


Hi phasecg59

Thank you so much for taking the time to voice your thoughts on the service provided by our physical activity coach. I am so glad that you benefitted from the online weekly classes provided by Joe and that they motivated you to exercise from the comfort and convenience of your own home. It was great that the group sessions helped you to realise that you weren’t alone recovering from your treatment. Please continue to keep active and I will make sure to let Joe know about your great feedback.

Kind Regards

Sarah Taggart

Principal Physiotherapist Northern Ireland Cancer Centre

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