Fitness and muscle strength could halve cancer patient deaths, study suggests
by Andrew Gregory Health editor from Science | The Guardian on (#6TQRM)
Analysis shows patients need to exercise and keep their weight down to reap maximum benefit
Muscular strength and good physical fitness could almost halve the risk of cancer patients dying from their disease, according to a study that suggests tailored exercise plans may increase survival.
The likelihood of people dying from their cancer has decreased significantly in recent decades owing to greater awareness of symptoms, and better access to treatment and care.
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