Thu 12 May 2011 11:33:38 PM EDT
Manish Chandra PathakMarch 20, 2011
Cancer and Exercise
Cancer and its treatment typically induces muscle atrophy due to perturbations in muscle protein metabolism, including
decreased muscle protein synthesis as well as...
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Thu 12 May 2011 11:33:38 PM EDT
Manish Chandra PathakMarch 20, 2011
Cancer and Exercise
Cancer and its treatment typically induces muscle atrophy due to perturbations in muscle protein metabolism, including
decreased muscle protein synthesis as well as increased muscle protein degradation.
It has been shown that cancer
survivors are less likely than those with no cancer history to engage in strenuous exercise, which includes activities that
cause the heart to beat rapidly such as running or jogging.
However, on a positive note, even moderate exercise has
shown modest increase in muscles in cancer survivors.
The common types of complementary and alternative medicine use includes exercise therapy which is viewed as a way
of mitigating the common side effects or symptoms of cancer treatment.
This is believed to boost the immune system,
promote health and prevent recurrence.
Cancer patients often report impaired sleep quality.
Impaired sleep quality may be due to increased levels of
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