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This section has been established to support survivors of breast cancer.

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Lifestyle

The Westmead Breast Cancer Institute has developed a new lifestyle section on this web site, with information on diet, nutrition, exercise and complementary therapies.

Access the Lifestyle Section here.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 February 2010 13:01
 
Exercise and Breast Cancer
There is now a substantial amount of evidence showing the benefits of post-treatment exercise in cancer survivors on quality of life and fatigue. Following these reports, a new research study is underway to test the effects of physical activity on cancer recurrence and survival in patients with colon cancer. There are also several studies underway investigating the effect of exercise in breast cancer patients. The following article from the National Cancer Institute (USA) discusses some of these studies.
Last Updated on Thursday, 24 July 2008 01:32
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