Exercise Programme Improves Physical Performance And Reduces Fatigue In Cancer Patients After Treatment

A three-week programme of walking and muscle strengthening exercise significantly improved physical functioning and reduced fatigue in people with a range of cancers and persistent fatigue, a study has shown. More than two-thirds (70%) of cancer patients have fatigue during chemotherapy and radiotherapy or after surgery. The problem can last for a long time, continuing for months after treatment, even in patients in complete remission from their cancer.
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