Showing posts with label exercise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label exercise. Show all posts

Friday, December 5, 2008

Cancer Patients Improve Physical Performance And Reduce Fatigue With Exercise Programs

A three-week program of walking and muscle strengthening exercise significantly improved physical functioning and reduced fatigue in people with a range of cancers and persistent fatigue, a study has shown.

More than two-thirds (70%) of cancer patients have fatigue during chemotherapy and radiotherapy or after surgery. The problem can last for a long time, continuing for months after treatment, even in patients in complete remission from their cancer.

Click here to read the full article: Cancer Patients Improve Physical Performance And Reduce Fatigue With Exercise Programs