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Why exercise is as good as chemo for cancer patients
Exercise is well known to bring health benefits. But it has now been found to cut deaths from cancer even when people get fit after their diagnosis – and it can have as much benefit as chemotherapy.
We all know that regular exercise has many benefits, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Exercise also improves outcomes in patients with cancer, ...
At age 70, Alfred Roberts plays hockey twice a week. Nothing special, right? Except that for three years he has had advanced prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones. "I've always been active.
As of January 1, 2025, about one out of every 18 Americans -- that's around 19 million folks -- was a cancer survivor. If you are diagnosed, one way to make sure that you have increased longevity is ...
Dr. Pedro Barata and Dr. Kathryn Schmitz discuss evidence-based exercise oncology programs, how to incorporate exercise into cancer care and connect the right patient to the right program, and ...
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