title: It pays to exercise.
abstract: Physical activity during and after cancer treatment can alleviate symptoms such as fatigue, help patients retain their independence and reduce the risk of cancer recurrence and mortality. Nurses should encourage patients and survivors to keep active and prescribe exercise where appropriate.
authors.forename: Mary-Claire
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Mason
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D009043:Motor Activity; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D017741:Survivors