Cancer Patients Maintain Mental Sharpness Through Exercise
New research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences indicates that active chemotherapy patients report higher mental sharpness. Up to 75% of cancer patients report experiencing cognitive difficulties during chemotherapy treatments. The study suggests exercise may serve as an effective tool to combat these negative symptoms. Researchers are investigating if doctors should prescribe exercise alongside medical treatments.
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KIRO FM Seattle
“New cancer research shows that chemo patients who stayed active were mentally sharper compared to patients who did not. With up to 75% of cancer patients reporting cognitive difficulties from their chemotherapy treatments, exercise could be an effective tool in combating these negative symptoms.”
KIRO FM Seattle
“treatments, exercise could be an effective tool in combating these negative symptoms.”
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