Physical activity and exercise in women with ovarian cancer: A systematic review
The evidence is that exercise and physical activity is beneficial for cancer patients. This review from Queensland Australia looked at the amount of physical activity women took after diagnosis of ovarian cancer and the outcomes.
The available literature was reviewed; most women reduced the amount of exercise after diagnosis. Those women who returned to pre-diagnosis levels of exercise, or increased their activity, reported higher quality of life and less anxiety and depression.
The authors suggested that measures to improve physical activity and encourage participation would result in better outcomes for ovarian cancer patients. A controlled trial is appropriate to confirm this.
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