Exercise and yoga help breast cancer women in early stage

According to latest research studies, Yoga and Aerobic exercise help to improve quality of life in early-stage breast cancer patients. Results of the research study were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. This study is the largest to date to find the effects of exercise during chemotherapy and the first one to evaluate the effect of resistance exercise. The study was conducted over a period of 17 weeks. Yoga studies were mainly conducted on Hispanic and African American women. Resistance exercise essentially helps in stopping the most common side effect in chemotherapy – reduced white cell count.

Results of the Breast cancer research studies:

1. Resistance and aerobic exercises improved physical fitness, self-esteem and body composition
2. Resistance exercise improved chemotherapy completion rates.

3. Yoga was beneficial for women who were not receiving chemotherapy during the study.

4. Exercise did not cause Lymphedema or any other side effects.

5. Exercise may increase white blood cell counts and allow chemotherapy rates to continue.

6. Women responded well in the studies compared to men.

7. Benefits of yoga are more in women who adhered to the prescribed regimen and took more classes.

8. Yoga improved emotional well-being and mood and improved quality of life. Emotional well-being is crucial for women who are undergoing chemotherapy.

9. Lifestyle interventions definitely improve the quality of life in breast cancer patients (early stage).

10. Contrary to the popular opinion, exercise actually benefits the women who are under chemotherapy.

Resistance and Aerobic exercises and Yoga are must for every breast cancer patient who is under chemotherapy.

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