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It is beneficial for people who are currently undergoing treatment for cancer or survivors to engage in an exercise program. As shown in the second part of this book, exercise can help with endurance, muscle strengthening and flexibility. It is advised that you glance through the chapters Safety First and Components of a Conditioning Program, before starting an exercise program. There are hundreds of pictures for beginner, intermediate and advanced exercise programs, as well as a list of equipment that you can use in the home. This section also includes worksheets and exercise precautions for those at risk for peripheral neuropathy or lymphedema.
Although this book is focused on breast cancer, most of the recommendations can be applied to other cancers, regarding side effects or late effects with treatments, such as radiation and chemotherapy.
The majority of the research is from the National Cancer Institute Please see References.
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