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Physiotherapy
Research shows that for most people exercise is safe and helpful before, during, and after cancer treatment. It can help improve your quality of life as well as the energy you have to do the things you like. Physical activity may also help you cope with side effects of treatment and possibly decrease your risk of new cancers in the future.
Help you get to and maintain a healthy weight
May help with breast cancer-related lymphedema (and does not increase risk)
Decrease the chance that some types of cancer will come back
Improve your quality of life
Reduce treatment side effects
Help your body and brain work better
Reduce feeling tired (fatigue)
Help lessen depression and anxiety
Might help you sleep better
Keep or improve your physical ability to get things done
Improve your muscle strength, bone health and range of motion
Strengthen your immune system
Increase your appetite
