Physical activity helps patients with cancer too

Macmillan Cancer Support welcomes new evidence to suggest that physical activity can be as effective as many drugs for patients with existing long term conditions, such as coronary heart disease and stroke. 1 Physical activity is also a vital component in the recovery process for people with cancer....

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Published in:BMJ (Online) 2013-11, Vol.347 (nov12 8), p.f6715-f6715
Main Author: Foster, Jo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease
Exercise
Humans
Mortality
Motor Activity
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Physical activity
Physical fitness
Trends
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Summary:Macmillan Cancer Support welcomes new evidence to suggest that physical activity can be as effective as many drugs for patients with existing long term conditions, such as coronary heart disease and stroke. 1 Physical activity is also a vital component in the recovery process for people with cancer. Being active during and after treatment can help people living with cancer to reduce the impact of the consequences of cancer and its treatment, such as fatigue and the loss of cardiovascular and muscular fitness.
ISSN:0959-8138
1756-1833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.f6715