You might know that physical activity can help lower your risk of getting many common types of cancer. But what many of us don’t realise is just how important physical activity is if you’ve been diagnosed with cancer.
Many patients with cancer avoid physical activity as they’re unsure of what it safe for them to do, and many patients were previously told to rest during cancer treatment. However, the overwhelming body of evidence now shows that physical activity is safe and beneficial throughout cancer treatment and beyond. The World Health Organization also endorses physical activity for those with a range of chronic conditions.
Amanda Daley, Professor of Behavioural Medicine, and Kajal Gokal, Senior Research Associate in Behavioural Medicine from the Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour now discuss five ways physical activity could be beneficial to patients during and after cancer treatment.
Source: National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine