Cancer Patients Gain from Exercise

Cancer Patients Gain from Exercise

An exercise routine is a key piece of a healthy lifestyle for anyone, and is just as pertinent for cancer patients as it is for someone who is not affected by the deadly disease. Exercise is powerfully correlated to a lesser chance of the cancer reoccurring and a longer life expectancy.
Increasing life expectancy seems like enough of a benefit but there are also a variety of others. Exercise will lessen the painful side effects from cancer treatments like exhaustion, nausea and depression. The health of cancer patients is compromised by treatments and exercise is able to improve the immune system so patients are able to ward off any possible threats.
People who lead a sedentary lifestyle, and especially those who are overweight, increase their chances for many diseases, including different types of cancers. Once someone already has cancer, exercise is a way they can help fight the symptoms. The benefits are endless. Exercise will allow patients to get a full night’s sleep, increases oxygen throughout the body, eases stress, increases muscle mass, allows better weight management as well as an overall improvement of quality of life.

Of course not every exercise routine will be the same for everyone. There are different recommendations and special considerations for patients with different types of cancer. Someone who received surgery to remove brain cancer is going to have a far different routine than someone who is undergoing treatment for mesothelioma. It is a must for cancer patients to consult physicians before they plan an exercise regimen.
No matter what exercises are chosen, it is important that they are enjoyable for the patients. This ensures motivation levels will stay up and the routine will be just that, a routine.

Liz Davies is a recent college graduate and aspiring writer especially interested in health and wellness. She wants to make a difference in people’s lives because she sees how cancer has devastated so many people in this world. Liz also likes running, playing lacrosse, reading and playing with her dog, April.