A scientific review reveals unexpected benefits of exercise for cancer patients

A scientific review reveals unexpected

benefits of exercise for cancer patients

The largest research review of  :

its kind has found that regular exercise can be a crucial factor i

mitigating the devastating side effects of various cancer treatments.

These results represent a qualitative shift in our understanding of

the role of physical activity in the treatment journey.

The study :

supervised by researchers from Shenjing Hospital of China Medical University

comprehensively analyzed 485 cases from 80 scientific

studies published over the past decade.

The findings of :

this extensive review prove beyond any doubt that

sport is not just a recreational activity

but has become an essential component of modern therapeutic protocols.

The results showed :

• at the level of physical effects

• that regular exercise significantly reduces

• the damage caused by chemotherapy to the heart and peripheral nerves.

It also recorded :

a significant improvement in the symptoms of brain fog that many patients suffer

from :

• which negatively affects cognitive functions and memory.

• The benefits did not stop there, but rather extended to improving

• respiratory efficiency and reducing annoying cases of shortness of breath.

On the psychological and social level

the groups that committed to exercise achieved a significant improvement in sleep

quality and mental health in general. These groups also recorded higher levels of

social interaction and general sense of quality of life which are vital

factors in the journey of recovery from this malignant disease.

What is noteworthy about this study

• is that it did not limit itself to analyzing the general benefits

• but rather delved into precise details proving the effectiveness of

• exercise in improving important vital indicators such as insulin levels

closely linked to the development of the disease and the success of treatment.

One of the exceptional findings of

the study was that patients who exercised before undergoing surgical procedures

had significantly better results after surgery. Their rates of surgical complications

decreased, the severity of pain decreased, the length of hospital stay was shortened

and death rates even decreased among them compared to non-exercisers.

The researchers noted that :

this comprehensive review conclusively confirms the effectiveness of

including exercise in cancer treatment protocols.

However :

health experts say that the individual circumstances of each patient must be taken

into account, as the start of exercises must be gradual, and appropriate to each

person’s condition, with the need to consult the treating medical team.

This historic study :

opens new horizons in cancer treatment :

• as it proves that sports are no longer just a complementary activity

• but have become a fundamental pillar in the comprehensive treatment system

• offering new hope to millions of patients around the world in improving

their quality of life and increasing their chances of recovery.