Exercise has beneficial effects on breast cancer prevention, recurrence, and survival rates in postmenopausal women.

• A healthy amount of exercise over the long term can reduce primary and secondary cancer risk.
• Postmenopausal women who have gained at least 20 pounds since age 18 have a higher risk of breast cancer.
• Exercise helps decrease the risk of breast cancer by 30% in postmenopausal women.
• American Cancer Society recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise at least 5 days a week.
• Women who are in good shape when they receive a diagnosis of breast cancer will have an easier time recovering from surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, compared to those that are sedentary.
• Physical activity can help reduce fatigue and feelings of depression that often occur after breast cancer treatment.
• Exercise can help to diminish the chances of developing early onset osteoporosis from cancer drugs that reduce bone density.

Call Westwood Physical Therapy and schedule an appointment to start your Oncology Rehabilitation Program.