Video published on 10 May 2016 by ABCTVCatalyst channel.
It’s long been understood that exercise decreases the risk of developing cancer but a radical idea for patients to exercise during cancer treatment has been labelled a potential game changer by some doctors.
- By the time you hit midlife, odds are you or someone close to you will be touched by cancer. Cancer remains a potentially lethal lottery and everyone’s experience is different. But appropriate exercise under professional supervision – before, during, or after treatment – seems to substantially improve your odds.
Catalyst meets a group of cancer patients that is experiencing extraordinary benefits from prescribed targeted exercise programs. - Watch our medical research video playlist.