Researchers say that 20% of women gain at least 10% in body weight after they are treated for breast cancer. They say there many reasons for the weight gain.
A recent trial examined whether exercise could improve quality of life among people with metastatic breast cancer. The researchers found that people who followed a regular exercise regimen experienced reduced pain and fatigue.
New research suggests that yoga helps reduce fatigue and inflammation in older cancer survivors. Another study found that a sedentary lifestyle at the time of cancer diagnosis for older adults could raise their mortality risk.