Horses and chemo

I’m being treated with a chemo called escalated BEACOPP which I’m told is quite intense and also putting me at higher risk of infection. I’m often neutropenic for my middle week of each cycle. 

My question- has anyone else being treated with the same/ similar chemo continued to horse ride? I’ve been told by my consultant to completely give up, but having been around horses all my life I feel it’s a lifestyle not a hobby. 

Any information is appreciated 

  • I'm sorry to read what your consultant has advised about your horse riding lumponneck. 

    Hopefully some of our members who have been in a similar situation will be along soon but you're more than welcome to have a chat with our cancer nurses about this next week on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator