Discover the benefits of exercise for cancer!

Exercise needs to be part of Standard Cancer Care. Inactivity can weaken the body

and make it more vulnerable to health problems, including cancer.

According to Ciara Devane, chief executive of Macmillan Cancer Support: 4

"Cancer patients would be surprised if they knew how many benefits can be gained from physical activity in their recovery and long term health, in some cases reduces the chance to go through the ordeal of treatment and again ..."

Exercise can help mitigate some of the common side effects of conventional cancer treatment, including:

Reduces fatigue and improves energy levels	Manage stress, anxiety, depression or low mood	Improves bone health
Improves heart health (some chemotherapy drugs and radiation can cause heart problems later)	It strengthens muscles, relieves pain, improves range of motion	Maintain a healthy weight
Improves sleep	Improves appetite	Prevents constipation