Physical Activities Are Beneficial For Cancer Patients

Macmillan Cancer Support has revealed that exercise could help cancer survivors to prevent returning of the cancer disease, as physical activities are beneficial for the survivors as well as for the cancer patients. It was reported that the doctors should suggest the cancer survivors to do physical activities rather than having rest.

In the review of more than 60 studies, the charity has claimed that being active and doing physical activities during the time of treatment does not worsen the condition rather it has positive effects on mood and wellbeing. And once the treatment is over, the exercises could reduce the impact of side effects like swelling, anxiety, depression, fatigue, impaired mobility and changes to weight.

"If physical exercise were a drug, it would be hitting the headlines. There really needs to be a cultural change so that health professionals see physical activity as an integral part of cancer aftercare, not just an optional add-on", says the Charity's Chief Medical Officer

The reports have recommended that adult cancer patients and cancer survivors should perform 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week. This moderate exercise includes very brisk walking, heavy cleaning such as washing windows, vacuuming, mopping, mowing the lawn, cycling and badminton.


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