Physical fitness and muscle strength training have been shown to reduce the risk of developing various types of cancer, according to Kristin Campbell, a physical therapist and researcher with the Canadian Cancer Society based in British Columbia
“That’s fairly well established now. But this new study adds to this. We look at physical activity and how much those things are really important after your cancer diagnosis, not just to manage symptoms, but how it might really impact cancer outcomes,” she told Global News.
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