Regular physical activity can be an important ally in cancer treatment, which improves the response to chemotherapy and the quality of patients ’life. This is the conclusion of experts from the São Paulo Cancer Institute (IESP), who highlighted the benefits of cancer patients.
no CNN is vital signs This Saturday (17), Dr. Paulo Hof, Director of the Oncology Department at IESP, assessed that scientific studies prove that physical activity improves the result of treatment. “It is scientific, and it has been proven in many studies that physical activity improves the result of treatment, prevents cancer and helps better treatment,” the expert said.
Exercise recommendations
For benefits, the practice must be consistent. Doctors recommend between 180 and 200 minutes of air activity at least a week. This is about 30 minutes of walking, five times a week, a recommendation similar to that made for heart patients.
Dr. Maria del Pillar Estevies, director of the clinical employees of the institution, says in the interview, which enhances the importance of physical activity in the context of cancer treatment. Experts emphasized that, in addition to improving the treatment response, exercises contribute to the prevention of cancer and the best quality of life during the treatment process.
It is important to note that before the start of any exercise program, in patients Cancer treatment They must consult their doctors to receive custom guidelines suitable for their health condition.
