Power Up, and Fight
Cancer with Exercise
New studies show that exercise could be a secret weapon in the fight against cancer. Along with proper nutrition and medical care, exercise is one of the most important things that patients can do to combat the physical and emotional challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis. Based on evidence from ongoing studies on the most common types of cancer, the American Cancer Society has released updated diet and exercise guidelines that urge patients to stay active.
All cancer patients and survivors should engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week. This is the same level of activity recommended for healthy adults.
Cancer patients should complete a strength-training regimen at least two days a week. Patients with breast, prostate and blood cancers all benefit from improved muscular strength, endurance and aerobic fitness.
Avoiding inactivity is the golden rule for cancer patients. After a diagnosis, patients are encouraged to resume their normal activities as soon as possible.
Experts from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine say that exercise is an excellent way to stabilize a patient's weight during treatment. Breast cancer patients and individuals with tumors that affect the endocrine system sometimes gain weight during treatment and have difficulty shedding the extra pounds. Other patients who have gastrointestinal cancers or conditions that affect their appetite may lose weight during treatment. Exercise helps individuals in both groups control their body mass and stimulate their appetite in a healthy, natural way.
Even patients who have untreatable forms of cancer or are receiving palliative care for mesothelioma can benefit from physical activity. Regular exercise promotes physical and emotional wellness. While exercise cannot cure cancer, it does improve patients' quality of life, and there is substantial evidence that cancer patients who exercise and remain fit while the disease is in remission live longer, healthier lives. Experts agree that the same things that reduce an individual's cancer risk can help prevent the disease from recurring. These include regular exercise and a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
These official exercise guidelines apply to patients affected by most major cancers. It's not clear yet how exercise may benefit patients over the age of 65. The American Cancer Society encourages all cancer patients to discuss their diet and fitness regimen with their doctor, oncologist or a registered dietitian who is certified in cancer care. If exercise makes you feel better, that's the best reason to do it.
New studies show that exercise could be a secret weapon in the fight against cancer. Along with proper nutrition and medical care, exercise is one of the most important things that patients can do to combat the physical and emotional challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis. Based on evidence from ongoing studies on the most common types of cancer, the American Cancer Society has released updated diet and exercise guidelines that urge patients to stay active.
All cancer patients and survivors should engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week. This is the same level of activity recommended for healthy adults.
Cancer patients should complete a strength-training regimen at least two days a week. Patients with breast, prostate and blood cancers all benefit from improved muscular strength, endurance and aerobic fitness.
Avoiding inactivity is the golden rule for cancer patients. After a diagnosis, patients are encouraged to resume their normal activities as soon as possible.
Experts from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine say that exercise is an excellent way to stabilize a patient's weight during treatment. Breast cancer patients and individuals with tumors that affect the endocrine system sometimes gain weight during treatment and have difficulty shedding the extra pounds. Other patients who have gastrointestinal cancers or conditions that affect their appetite may lose weight during treatment. Exercise helps individuals in both groups control their body mass and stimulate their appetite in a healthy, natural way.
Even patients who have untreatable forms of cancer or are receiving palliative care for mesothelioma can benefit from physical activity. Regular exercise promotes physical and emotional wellness. While exercise cannot cure cancer, it does improve patients' quality of life, and there is substantial evidence that cancer patients who exercise and remain fit while the disease is in remission live longer, healthier lives. Experts agree that the same things that reduce an individual's cancer risk can help prevent the disease from recurring. These include regular exercise and a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
These official exercise guidelines apply to patients affected by most major cancers. It's not clear yet how exercise may benefit patients over the age of 65. The American Cancer Society encourages all cancer patients to discuss their diet and fitness regimen with their doctor, oncologist or a registered dietitian who is certified in cancer care. If exercise makes you feel better, that's the best reason to do it.
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