Exercise greatly reduces the risk of breast cancer returning

Research finds that exercising, in addition to standard breast cancer treatment, can help to reduce the chances of the cancer recurring and the risk of death. — Filepic

Recent research shows that exercising benefits women fighting breast cancer, and indications are that being more active could greatly reduce the chances of the cancer coming back.

“The magnitude of the benefits seen with increased activity was quite substantial,” says study author Dr Thomas Budd from Cleveland Clinic in the United States.