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TAKING CANCER ON THROUGH

Physical Activity

Benefits of activities throughout your journey, expert recommendations, practical tips and a step-by-step guide towards long-lasting, positive habits for a physically stronger you

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Physical activity

Having cancer will likely affect your fitness, mood and energy levels. Many of these challenges are due to the adverse effects of treatment, which can result in greater fatigue, anxiety, poor sleeping patterns and losses in physical function. The good news is that physical activity can help before, during and after treatment to improve overall health and quality of life. 

Let’s take cancer on through movement...

Beginners yoga

Physical Activity

Beginners yoga

Grab a chair and join Tracey Grover for a gentle yoga class designed to help you unwind, wherever you are.

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Why be more active?

Physical Activity

Beginners yoga

Physical activity is important for many diseases. For people with cancer, research suggests that physical activity helps to cope with and recover from treatment, improves the long-term health of cancer survivors and can help reduce the risk of some types of cancer coming back.

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Getting started on your physical activity journey

Physical Activity

Getting started on your physical activity journey

It can be daunting and worrying starting a programme of physical activity after a cancer diagnosis, or during or after treatment. The good news is that there are plenty of available resources to guide and support you along the way.

Read more
Safety first

Physical Activity

Safety first

While some physical activity during and after cancer treatment can help you along the way, it’s important to ensure you are safe. Even if you have previously exercised, you may now be dealing with symptoms of cancer and side effects of treatment. Here are some tips on staying safe during physical activity.

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Your guide to getting started

Physical Activity

Your guide to getting started

We have developed a step-by-step guide to help get you started with physical activity and exercise. It provides information on things to consider before you get started, goal setting, activity planning and progress tracking. We have also included a number of tips on staying active and motivated throughout your programme.

Read more
Why-be-more-active

Why be more active?

Physical activity is important for many diseases. For people with cancer, research suggests that physical activity helps to cope with and recover from treatment, improves the long-term health of cancer survivors and can help reduce the risk of some types of cancer coming back. 

Read more
Getting-started-on-your-physical-activity-journey

Getting started on your physical activity journey 

It can be daunting and worrying to start a programme of physical activity after a cancer diagnosis, or during or after treatment. The good news is that there are plenty of available resources to guide and support you along the way.

Read more
safety-first

Safety first

While some physical activity during and after cancer treatment can help you along the way, it’s important to ensure you are safe. Even if you have previously exercised, you may now be dealing with symptoms of cancer and side effects of treatment. Here are some tips on staying safe during physical activity.

Read more
Your-guide-to-getting-started

Your guide to getting started

We have developed a step-by-step guide to help get you started with physical activity and exercise. It provides information on things to consider before you get started; goal-setting, activity planning and progress tracking. We have also included a number of tips on staying active and motivated throughout your programme.

Read more