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Why Does Cancer Cause Weight Loss?

Unexplained weight loss is not considered normal and may be a sign of a serious illness, such as cancer. In fact, weight loss can be both a symptom of cancer and a side effect of treatment or the illness itself.

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‘I Was Going to Thrive’: After Breast Cancer, Bronzeville Woman Triumphs as a Bodybuilder

When Erica Langley walked into the gym for the first time after her breast cancer surgeries, she felt overwhelmed. But in May 2021, after six months of intense training, Langley entered two bodybuilding competitions and won multiple medals, placing first in one category

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Experts Update Exercise Guidelines for People Treated for Cancer

In November 2019, the American College of Sports Medicine updated its guidelines on exercise for cancer prevention, as well as guidelines on exercise to ease a number of treatment side effects, including fatigue, depression, physical functioning, and quality of life.

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8 Tips for Managing Weight during and after Cancer Treatment

Cancer and its treatments can affect your eating habits — and your weight. Since weight gain or loss can affect your prognosis or your chance of recovery, it’s important to be mindful of what you eat during and after treatment.

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How Exercise Stalls Cancer Growth through the Immune System

People with cancer who exercise generally have a better prognosis than inactive patients.

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Cancer and Chemo-Based Lack of Appetite and Early Satiety

Here are some things you can do to minimize cancer and chemo-induced lack of appetite.

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Regular Exercise Helps Patients Combat Cancer

Studies point to a role for physical activity in fighting malignancies, improving treatment outcomes, and fostering overall health in patients.

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Physical Activity and the Person with Cancer

Research shows that for most people exercise is safe and helpful before, during, and after cancer treatment. It can help improve your quality of life as well as the energy you have to do the things you like.

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Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Patients

Research has shown that exercise is safe, possible and helpful for many people with cancer.

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Types of Complementary Therapies

When you discuss a complementary therapy with your health care team and they agree that it is safe to try as part of your overall cancer care, this is called “integrative medicine.”

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