Researchers at the University of British Columbia have begun a study to determine how exercise can help cancer patients during their treatment and recovery process.
The School of Medicine works with physical therapists who specialize in various types of cancer to provide online classes and health guidance in person and over the phone.
“An important thing we hear from people living with cancer is that they want to know what is safe for them,” said Dr. Christine Campbell, associate professor in the UBC Department of Physical Therapy, in a press release.
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“This initiative is focused on connecting people with trained professionals.”
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According to Campbell, exercise can improve cancer-related fatigue and mobility after surgery. Researchers are continuing to study how this can increase people’s confidence returning to work or home life, and help patients receive more of the treatment they had planned.
This study is being conducted in collaboration with BC Cancer and the Canadian Cancer Society.
To find out more or get involved, visit www.cancerexercise.ca.
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