An analysis has shown that physical activities such as exercise have a positive impact on the treatment and recovery of cancer survivors. Cancer survivors include both current cancer patients undergoing treatment and those who have completed treatment and been declared cancer-free.

A research team from the University of British Columbia in Canada collaborated with BC Cancer and the Canadian Cancer Society to share how exercise helps in the fight against cancer and ways for people to participate in physical activity.

Exercise is effective in improving fatigue, a common symptom experienced after cancer treatment. The research team said, "Exercising when you're tired may be the last thing you want to do, but exercise actually gives you more energy."

Exercise reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression, alleviates mobility discomfort that may occur after surgery, and improves quality of life and overall health. Research shows that cancer patients who exercise regularly receive planned treatment more effectively, have greater confidence in work and household activities, and experience better sleep quality compared to those who do not exercise.

The research team recommends online programs, telephone health coaching, and face-to-face classes by the Canadian Cancer Society to increase exercise participation among cancer survivors. Exercise programs led by professionals can be tailored to individual health conditions and cancer types.

Cancer survivors should engage in at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, three or more times a week. Once accustomed to aerobic exercise, they can add strength training twice a week. Subsequently, the goal should be at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week and strength training twice a week. Cancer patients should work with their primary care physician, physical therapists, or exercise specialists to ensure their exercise routine is appropriate for their health condition.

If regular exercise is not possible, you should try to move as much as possible in daily life. Even just five minutes of brisk walking each day, sitting and standing up from a chair multiple times a day, or dancing in the living room are good options. Finding physical activities that interest you and doing them with others can also be helpful.

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When the pain continues, depression seems to follow.

Even small actions are important.

Walking 5 minutes faster every day

Physical activity as if dancing in the living room???

It's perfect to leave the TV on and do it~~