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Physical Activity and Breast Cancer

Breast cancer survivors who walk or do other kinds of moderate exercise for 3-5 hours per week are about 50% less likely to die from their disease than sedentary women.
Regular moderate exercise may:
- Reduce side effects of cancer treatments (fatigue - nausea - depression - pain)
- Reduce risk of recurrence
- Reduce risk of ever receiving a cancer diagnosis
- Improve self confidence and body image
- Improve quality of life
Cancer patients and survivors can exercise safely with the support of health care providers and cancer exercise specialists.
Personal and community support help cancer survivors begin and maintain a regular exercise program.