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Health Tip: Exercise for People Who Have Had Breast Cancer

(HealthDay News) -- Exercise is always important for good health, but it's especially beneficial for women who have had breast cancer.

The American Council on Exercise mentions these potential benefits:

  • Exercise can reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence, death from breast cancer and death from all causes, compared to survivors who don't exercise.

  • Exercise can help prevent common problems among breast cancer survivors, including weight gain and muscle loss.

  • Exercise can help promote flexibility and range of motion in the shoulders.

  • Exercise can improve emotional well-being, reduce pain, improve fatigue, physical function and promote better quality of life.

Online Medical Reviewer: Louise Akin, RN, BSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith, RN, MSN, FNP, CCRC
Last Review Date: 10/25/2012
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