His recent review of over 20 studies concludes that three quarters of these reports had significant results in quality of life improvements for patients. Hence, the most published reports favor the use of exercise to improve quality of life. One reason is that a person like Lance Armstrong doesn t come along every day. Whether he knows it or not, he is now considered an international spokesperson for using exercise as part of the cancer recovery process. The second reason is basic awareness.
Most oncologists are familiar with clinical trials and medical treatments.
For years many patients never mentioned their disease to family and friends. In many cases the exercise reduces the nausea and crushing fatigue that happens during chemotherapy regimes. Of course not. However, awareness on the benefits of therapeutic exercise has already crossed the threshold in the area of cardiac rehabilitation when doctors such as Ken Cooper spoke out in favor of aerobic training for post-heart attack patients. Now it is standard therapy.