Physical fitness is healthy for everyone, of course. But it is essential for all cancer patients. Even though it's hard to find the energy to exercise when you are sick, the benefits of keeping your body in an active state are too great to ignore. When you participate in a daily exercise program:
1. You will improve your prognosis If you are in good physical condition, you may
tolerate therapy better. This, in turn, may allow you to have more aggressive treatments and so stand
a better chance of remission or cure. It is well known that successful treatment and an improved prognosis
depend directly on physical status. The simple truth is that if you are physically fit, you may live longer and
enjoy a more active life.
2. You will stop your muscles from wasting away When we are healthy, we all usually
exercise our muscles one way or another—by walking up and down stairs, doing housework, going shopping,
taking part in athletic activities like golf and tennis or simply by walking as we go about our business. Even a
low level of activity helps to maintain muscle tone and strength. But during an acute or chronic illness,
prolonged bedrest is often necessary. Muscles shrink in size and strength when they're not used for a long
time. An exercise program will make sure that doesn't happen to you.
