facing cancer, the unexpected revolution in physical activity

 

It is as important as the treatments”: facing cancer, the unexpected revolution in physical activity

By  Brigitte Fanny Cohen

Published yesterday at 07:00

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“Physical activity reduces the risk of the appearance of a large number of cancers by 25 to 30%, except those linked to tobacco,” says Dr. Thierry Bouillet, oncologist at the Avicenne hospital in Bobigny. Thomas Barwick/Getty Images

In recent years, therapeutic advances have transformed the prognosis of many patients. At the same time, physical activity has built its legitimacy to become, in its own right, an anti-cancer therapy.

This article comes from “Figaro Magazine”

They courageously set foot on the tatami. They are not going to fight an adversary but their cancer . In this center in Hauts-de-Seine, the medical team offers karate sessions, adapted to these patients who follow chemotherapy sessions with those of radiotherapy. We work on motor skills, balance and even memorization when we have to remember a series of gestures. Without forgetting the crucial psychological dimension.

“I realize that you have to fight when you are sick to go even further,” says Christine, 65, treated for lung cancer . “I am much less tired, I have regained self-confidence and I am more combative,” says Jean-Pierre, 54, in remission from colon cancer. Benefits for the morale, for the physical and also the opportunity to create social bonds… What more could you ask for? Physical activity is now considered an additional weapon against cancer.

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“It is as important as the treatments”: facing cancer, the unexpected revolution in physical activity