In the past, people being treated for a chronic illness (an illness a person may live with for a long time, like cancer or diabetes) were often told by their doctor to rest and reduce their physical activity. This is good advice if movement causes pain, rapid heart rate, or shortness of breath. But newer research has shown that exercise is not only safe and possible during cancer treatment, but it can improve how well you physically function and your quality of life.
Too much rest may lead to loss of function, muscle weakness, and reduced range of motion in the person with a chronic illness. So today, many cancer care teams are urging their patients to be as physically active as possible during cancer treatment.

Full story details: http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/SurvivorshipDuringandAfterTreatment/StayingActive/physical-activity-and-the-cancer-patient

Dr. Edwards, DC, MS, CCN
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Certified Cancer Nutritionist
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