A New Way of Thinking...Exercise to prevent recurrence!

I know everyone wants to know another benefit of regular exercise!  How about, exercise to prevent breast cancer recurrence?  YES, it does!

Today, we will look at studies of women who, unfortunately, have been diagnosed with breast cancer.  But there is good news.  Many studies have demonstrated significantly better outcomes for women who regularly exercise.

For example, we look to another cohort from the Nurses' Health Study.  This time JAMA reports http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=200955 on almost 3000 women who were diagnosed with breast cancer (stages I, II or III) and followed at least 4 years.

When compared to non-exercisers (<1hour/week), those women who walked at  an average pace (2-2.9mph), or did the equivalent, at least 3 hours per week, did significantly better: 50% fewer recurrences, 50% fewer deaths from breast cancer and 50% fewer deaths from any cause!

Another group that should get an exercise prescription!  


Together we can prevent 86,000 breast cancer cases this year and help those who have been diagnosed.  If you want to help a friend who has been diagnosed, tell her about this information and have her check with her doctor for an exercise prescription!

This content is general and not personal medical advice, but if you know someone who might benefit, call me 512-451-5788.