Macmillan Cancer Support charity recommends exercise for cancer patients
Date: Tuesday, August 9th 2011
Categories: All Leicestershire
As you may have seen on the news recently, Macmillan Cancer Support is recommending that people undergoing cancer treatment should be advised to get some moderate exercise for around two and a half hours a week - rather than being told to rest and take it easy after treatment.
Moderate exercise can include activities such as doing the gardening, going for a brisk walk and swimming.
Research shows that exercise can reduce the risk of dying from cancer and minimise the side effects of treatment including feeling tired and gaining weight.
According to a report published by Macmillan, around 1.6 million out of two million cancer survivors in the UK aren't physically active enough. As well as recommending exercise for cancer patients, the charity is also encouraging cancer survivors to stay active - by aiming for two and a half hours of moderate exercise a week.
Research suggests that exercising can cut the risk of certain cancers returning by up to 50%.
Read the story in full on the BBC website
Visit the Macmillan Cancer Support website
Has exercise helped you to cope with cancer treatment or aided your recovery? We'd love to hear about your experiences or any exercise groups for cancer patients that you know of in Leicestershire. That way, we can pass the news on to other people who could benefit from the support.
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