Tag Archive: exercise and cancer

Squeezing fitness into your day

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Many, many times I have written here about the benefits of exercise in cancer prevention and recurrence. While I may not be able to control whether or not my cancer comes back, it makes the… Continue reading

High intensity exercise cuts cancer deaths

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People who exercise at high intensity are less likely to develop cancer and die, research out today suggests. Jogging, swimming, rowing and games such as squash or football all lead to a lower… Continue reading

Breaking news from ASCO Annual Meeting 2009

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Living Beyond Breast Cancer have both transcript and audio recording of Breaking News from the 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology with Virginia Kaklamani, MD, DSc (transcript, audio recording).… Continue reading

Lowering your estrogen levels may prevent cancer recurrence

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 Research published last year, suggests women may be able to lower their risk of recurrence by taking steps to reduce their estrogen levels.  A study of more than 300 breast cancer patients found… Continue reading

Role of diet in cancer prevention

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As the link between diet and cancer becomes clearer, and studies show some links between certain foods and cancer, people are increasingly looking to nutrition as a way to prevent or even survive… Continue reading

Fit and fabulous survivor

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Today’s Daily Mail newspaper features a story on Diana Moran, the ‘Green Goddess’ who has just turned 70 and looks fabulous and fit. Diana was a regular feature on British TV throughout most… Continue reading