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Ask the Doctor: ‘Can I exercise during cancer treatment?’ | IMAGE.ie

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When undergoing cancer treatment, many find themselves uncertain as to what forms of exercise might be best suited to them. Here, we get an answer from the experts.

When undergoing cancer treatment, many find themselves uncertain as to what forms of exercise might be best suited to them. Here, we hear from Ms. Ailish Daly, Licensed Physiotherapist, Founder FIT FOR LIFE Oncology Exercise Program, Director Beacon Research Institute, Director of Quality and Patient Safety, and Professor Jennifer Westrup, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Beacon Hospital, Clinical Professor, UCD.

There is both moderate and strong evidence that combined aerobic and resistance training can improve cancer related fatigue, physical function, anxiety and depression, lymphoedema, bone health and sleep. Published research reports that breast cancer patients who increase physical activity after diagnosis, reduce the risk of dying by 34% and the risk of disease recurrence by 24%. This positive effect is also seen in colorectal cancer research which reports that patients who exercise have a 28% reduction in risk of dying. Even with the introduction of walking at a brisk pace, another study reports a 57% reduction in the risk of cancer progression.

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