Can exercise reduce the effects of cancer? A study in the New England Journal of Medicine has shown that exercise reduces the risk of cancer recurrence and death. The study showed that a 6-month exercise program has a positive effect on the physical health of cancer patients. Experts have suggested that exercise should be made an essential part of cancer treatment and included in daily lifestyle. We all know that physical exercise has many benefits. Exercise has the power to control chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Experts say that not only these diseases, but also cancer can be beneficial if you exercise daily. According to a new study conducted by the New England Journal of Medicine, cancer patients who engage in a systematic exercise program are less likely to have cancer recurrence. They have been able to live longer than other cancer patients. How did exercise improve cancer? What is the main information this study is trying to provid...
What kind of person is at risk of bone cancer? Sarcoma is a cancer caused by uncontrolled cell growth in muscles and bones. This cancer can occur in soft muscles, bones, fat, tissues, blood vessels, nerves and joints. This cancer cell develops rapidly in the soft cells that are mostly found in the bones. Initially, this cancer develops in 'connective tissue' (tissue connecting two organs). Then gradually other areas start spreading. This cancer then spreads to the lungs. This cancer is considered rare but very deadly. Because there are more than 70 types of this cancer. Out of which, two main types are soft tissue sarcoma and bone sarcoma. Sarcoma accounts for one percent of cancer in adult patients and 15 percent in children. There are different types of sarcoma including osteo sarcoma, angio sarcoma, chondro sarcoma, chondroma, fibro sarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, leiomyo sarcoma, lipo sarcoma, malignant, peripheral nerve. Of which osteosarcoma is the most common. How is sarcoma ca...