Kinesiology 2000A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: American Cancer Society, Ovarian Cancer, Tachycardia

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Kinesiology week 5 reading: physical activity and the cancer patient. In the past, people being treated for a chronic illness (an illness a person may live with for a long time, like cancer or diabetes) were often told by their doctor to rest and reduce their physical activity. This is good advice if movement causes pain, rapid heart rate, or shortness of breath. But newer research has shown that exercise is not only safe and possible during cancer treatment, but it can improve how well you function physically and your quality of life. Too much rest can lead to loss of body function, muscle weakness, and reduced range of motion. So today, many cancer care teams are urging their patients to be as physically active as possible during cancer treatment. Ways regular exercise may help you during cancer treatment. Keep or improve your physical abilities (how well you can use your body to do things)

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