Generally speaking, increasing physical activity decreases the risk of death. A recent study shows that it even improves survival for lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph nodes.
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, that is to say of the lymph network which plays an essential role in the fight against infections. This network includes the lymph nodes (lymph nodes), spleen, thymus and bone marrow. Lymphoma can affect these areas and other organs throughout the body.
Doctors recommend physical activity for all cancer survivors because it improves overall quality of life. This benefit is particularly evident during the management of lymphoma, as a study presented today at the 59th annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology in Atlanta has shown.
Continue and even increase your physical activity
In this study, researchers found that patients who were athletic before diagnosis had significantly better overall and lymphoma-specific survival than those who were less active. They also observed that patients who increased their level of physical activity after diagnosis of lymphoma had much better overall and lymphoma-specific survival compared to others.
” Our results show that physical activity may have a positive impact on survival in patients with lymphomasays Dr. Pophali, lead author of the study. Doctors Should Emphasize the Importance of Regular Physical Activity for Their Patients and Lymphoma Survivors. “
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