Role of Physical Activity in the Management of Cancer

Abstract

This paper focuses on the role of physical activity in the management of cancer. It looked at the potential role of physical activity during and after cancer treatment. The paper X-rayed patients receiving cancer treatment, patients who have finished treatment and recovering from physical function. And also looked at patients after diagnosis reducing the risk of cancer recurrence and mortality and the risk of developing other conditions. And finally looked at patients with advanced cancer cases and how they can be helped to maintain independence and well-being towards the end of their life. It however, recommended among others that stakeholders in cancer management should form mechanisms within the cancer care period to support people in maintaining or initiating physical activity during and after treatment.

Keywords: Cancer, Mortality, Patients, Physical Activity.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/10-29-14

Publication date:October 31^st 2019