Exercising during cancer treatment

cisspublication — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 23:05:52 GMT

Did you know that exercise has been shown to help both during and after cancer treatment? Exercise can help you manage some of the common side effects of treatment, speed up your recovery and improve your quality of life.

If you are thinking about starting an exercise program during cancer treatment, talk to your doctor about the type and amount of activity suitable for you. They can advise you about any types of exercise you should avoid and any precautions you should take.

Check out Cancer Council’s information about exercising during cancer treatment for:

tips on getting started
questions to ask your doctor or exercise professional
step-by-step instructions and short videos demonstrating some simple strength training exercises to develop your balance and core muscles, upper body and legs
short videos taking you through some exercises to improve the flexibility of your joints and muscles.

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Exercising during cancer treatment