Exercise
Based
Cancer Rehabilitation
"Exercise is possibly the single most important component of health
style change associated
with good physical health, not only during cancer
treatment, but as a way to reduce the risk of
secondary cancers."
Dr David Alberts,
Arizona Cancer Center,
Oncology Times, October 2006.
There is strong
scientific evidence proving that
being active during and after cancer treatment can positively influence
physical and mental well-being - with very little risk or side-effects.
Two recent epidemiological studies have also shown a dramatic survival
benefit in colorectal and breast cancer patients who engage in moderate
physical activity post diagnosis compared to those with a sedentary lifestyle
In the past seven years, Dr Campbell has provided exercise programmes
for over 300 patients with cancer. Her recent publication in the British
Medical Journal (February 2007) reports the results of the largest
UK based clinical trial in this field. This study showed that exercise
during breast cancer treatment can improve physical functioning and mood
in the short term and also provides smaller but measurable benefits in
quality of life and fatigue in the long term.
Canrehab links up with Cyclists
Fighting Cancer (CFC) - a registered charity whose aim is to provide
children and young people who have been affected by cancer with bicycles
and equipment to assist in their rehabilitation and help rebuild self
esteem.
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