Thursday, 2 January 2020

NHS 'prehab' fitness plan aims to cut recovery time for cancer patients

NHS 'prehab' fitness plan aims to cut recovery time for cancer patients Exercise can help reduce side-effects of chemotherapy and amount of time spent in hospital, say doctors

The NHS is hoping a new pre-treatment fitness programme will lead to better odds of survival for thousands of cancer patients.

People who have been diagnosed with the disease are being given the option of entering into a “prehab” regime of three fitness sessions a week, including a mix of high-intensity cardio workouts and strength-based training. The Guardian

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