American Association for Cancer Research shared on LinkedIn:
“Exercise can help to lower risk of death, reduce the risk of cancer recurrence, and improve quality of life for cancer patients and survivors.
Learn more about studies examining exercise’s benefits for patients on the AACR Blog: What Are the Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients?”
To which Nigel Brockton, Director of Science Programs of Sarcoma Foundation of America, added:
“We have come such a long way!
Fortunately, we no longer recommend cancer patients avoid any and all activity ‘to conserve energy’!
There is still a role for investing in recovery through deliberate rest when absolutely necessary…but the benefits of exercise are undeniable.”
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