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Starting or maintaining an exercise program after cancer diagnosis results in clients who are stronger both mentally and physically. Cancer diagnosis and its treatments are often associated with negative side effects that diminish the 

quality of life. 

In a growing body of research that has investigated exercise in cancer patients, dramatic improvements in physiologic and psychological functioning have been documented in patients participating in exercise programs. 

Evidence has been reported on the benefits of exercise for survivors, including:

• cancer related fatigue
• physical functioning
• body weight and composition
• muscle strength and endurance
• immune function
• cardiovascular fitness 

According to the American Cancer Society Guidelines, cancer survivors should engage in regular physical activity, avoid inactivity and return to daily activities as soon as possible after diagnosis. It is recommended to do at least 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise weekly, with at least two days of strength training.

The authors of a 2019 study concluded that meeting the minimum guidelines for physical activity, both before diagnosis and after treatment, appears to be associated with statistically significantly reduced hazards of recurrence and mortality among breast cancer patients.

According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) new evidenced-based guidance and recommendations include:

• For all adults, exercise is important for cancer prevention and specifically lowers risk of 7 common types of cancer: colon, breast, endometrial, kidney, bladder, esophageal and stomach.
• For cancer survivors, incorporating exercise helps improve survival after a diagnosis of breast, colon and prostate cancer.
• Exercising during and after cancer treatment improves fatigue, anxiety, depression, physical function, quality of life and does not exacerbate lymphedema.

There is a well-established connection between the consumption of red and processed meats and an increased risk of cancer. This association has been studied extensively, and the evidence comes from various sources, including epidemiological studies and research conducted by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

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According to the National Cancer Institute: Good nutrition is important for cancer patients.Nutrition is a process in which food is taken in and used by the body for growth, to keep the body healthy, and to replace tissue. Good nutrition is important for good health. A healthy diet includes foods and liquids that have important nutrients (vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, fat, and water) the body needs.

A diet with a focus on plant-based foods along with regular exercise will help cancer patients keep a healthy body weight, maintain strength, and decrease side effects both during and after treatment.

According to the American Cancer Society Research has not shown that techniques like guided imagery, relaxation, or meditation can control cancer growth. However, these techniques can help manage some side effects and emotions related to cancer and cancer treatment. Pain, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, distress, anxiety, and depression can be helped with these and some other techniques. Managing these side effects and emotions may also improve quality of life.