Fatigue is a problem for many people with cancer, particularly those who are receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
After a short, three-week exercise program patients were stronger and less tired. However, they didn’t have less anxiety or an improvement in cognitive functioning.
During the program, participants walked on a treadmill for 30 minutes in improve endurance and also did resistance exercises.
Dr. F. Dimeo and his colleagues in Berlin concluded,
A 3-week exercise program leads to a substantial improvement of physical performance and reduction of mental and physical fatigue in cancer patients after treatment. However, this intervention does not affect depression, anxiety, or cognitive fatigue.
SOURCE: Dimeo et al., Annals of Oncology, Advance Access, April 1, 2008.
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