Choose an exercise program to beat chemotherapy

We add a presentation of a work by Louise Ballagher, who is a Senior Physiotherapist, Oncology and Haematology. This work is about the importance of exercise programmes for patients receiving treatment for cancer.

Physycal exercise for women with breast cancer during the chemotherapy

According to Netherlands Cancer Institute, women with breast cancer who follow a physical exercise program during their chemotherapy treatment experience less side effects like fatigue, reduced physical fitness, nausea and pain. It is also less often necessary to adjust the dosage of their chemotherapy. This is shown by a study supervised by prof. dr. Neil Aaronson of the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI).  

Chemotherapy can be very burdensome for patients. Because of the side effects, not all patients are able to complete their chemotherapy as originally planned, but require a dose adjustment. There are some indications that physical exercise might help reduce these side effects. Neil Aaronson of the NKI was interested in determining which type of physical exercise programs are most effective, and whether such programs can also help patients better tolerate their chemotherapy. He investigated these issues in a group of women with breast cancer who received adjuvant chemotherapy. The research project, nicknamed PACES, was for a large part carried out by PhD student Hanna van Waart of Aaronson's research group, in close collaboration with the Physical Therapy department of the NKI. The results of the project are now published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.  

Three groups

Aaronson and Van Waart randomly divided 230 breast cancer patients into three groups. The first group followed a moderately intensive aerobic and strength exercise program, under supervision of a trained physiotherapist. Women in the second group were assigned to a low intensity aerobic exercise program that they could follow at home, which was coached by a trained nurse or nurse practitioner. The third group did not follow any exercise program. The results of the study were clear. Both groups of women who followed an exercise program experienced less fatigue, loss of fitness, nausea and pain during their chemotherapy treatment. This effect was most pronounced in the group of women who followed the supervised, moderately intensive program. The women in this group were also the ones who endured their chemotherapy best; only twelve percent of them required a dose adjustment. In the control group, 34 percent of the women could not tolerate the chemotherapy and needed a dose adjustment. 

What is the relationship between physical activity and the risk of colon cancer?

We want to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity against cancer prevention, in this case colon cancer. Clear example that physical activity can reduce the risk of autism.
Colorectal cancer has been one of the most studied in relation to physical activity. Many of them have found that adults who increase their physical activity, either in intensity, duration or frequency, you can reduce your risk of developing colon cancer by 30-40% compared to those sedentary regardless of BMI they have.
The magnitude of the protective effect appears more high-intensity activity.
It would take at least 30 to 60 minutes per day or vigorous activity. Physical activity probably influences the development of colon cancer in multiple ways. It can protect and slow the development of colon cancer through its role in the energy balance, hormone metabolism, insulin regulation, including also to alter a number of inflammatory and immune factors, some of which can influence the risk of colon cancer.

Source: National Cancer Institute

DID YOU KNOW...?

DID YOU KNOW ...?

1. Physical activity is a critical component of energy balance, factors such as weight, diet and physical activity influence health.
2. Physical activity is associated with a lower risk of colon and breast cancer and there is great evidence of that.
3. Several studies have also reported links between physical activity and reduced risk of endometrial cancer (lining of the uterus), lung and prostate.
4. Studies funded by the National Cancer Institute today are exploring the role of physical activity on cancer survival and quality of life, the risk of cancer, and the needs of the populations most at risk.

WITH TE SUN, PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE!

WITH THE SUN, PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE!

A recent study by Cancer Research UK warns that the UK is facing a "crisis" of cancer.

Although age is known as the biggest risk factor, certain lifestyle factors such as smoking, obesity, diet, tanning and sunburn and lack of exercise contribute to increase this statistic.

Prevention is better than cure and is best done as soon as possible, hence the importance of sun protection for children.

Security Code Sun outdoor children was developed by the Research Fund Myfanwy Townsend Melanoma, a very interesting and free initiative to protect children from sun exposure.

We must educate adults how damaging it can become the sun and children inculcate habits as SF + 15 at certain times of day.

Youth Sport Trust Association has produced a short film to raise the alarm of sunburn, with the goal of educating both adults and children and make their own decisions knowing the damage that the sun can cause.

http://www.sportandrecreation.org.uk/blog/guest-blog/05-02-2015/why-cancer-prevention-must-start-childhood

DIET AND CANCER

Food is an essential component of our daily lives and therefore we must develop good habits .We have emphasized physical activity as prevention and treatment for cancer, but the food is a must.

Physical activity as therapy in various diseases

We have said on several occasions that physical activity has full regard to the prevention of cancer and numerous studies have shown , here we show a presentation on this important topic .