Is exercise good for ovarian cancer patients

Ovarian cancer is a relatively serious disease and a disgusting tumor. There are too many examples of women who died from ovarian cancer. Therefore, if you have ovarian cancer, you need to treat it as soon as possible. There are many problems in the treatment. Is it good for cancer patients to exercise more? Does running help prevent cancer? Then, please take a look at the detailed introduction of anti-cancer exercise by experts.

As usual, Eric Ripken arrived at the swimming pool of the Hess Sports Association in Germany before 9 o'clock in the morning to attend the "Cancer Sports Rehabilitation Training Class". Looking at her smiling face, it is hard to imagine that she was once an "old patient" who needed round-the-clock care and sighed all day long. In 1993, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After two operations and three chemotherapy sessions, her body was extremely weak and it was even difficult for her to raise her right arm. At the doctor's recommendation, she participated in the sports rehabilitation training class. Three years later, her health and mental condition have not only improved significantly, but she has also advocated the organization of the "Cancer Sports Association" to encourage patients who are still hiding at home and receiving passive treatment to go out of their homes and participate in sports rehabilitation programs organized by cities and communities.

Exercise rehabilitation instead of rest

There are thousands of cancer sports rehabilitation training courses like the one organized by the Hess Sports Association in Germany, which have become year-round courses offered by various sports associations and sports clubs. In 1979, with the support of the state government and medical departments, the North Rhine-Westphalia Sports Federation took the lead in breaking the traditional theory that "patients need to rest alone after chemotherapy" and launched "sports rehabilitation treatment" activities. In view of the characteristics of patients' physical weakness, fatigue, lack of interest and motivation in everything, they used their own sports stadiums to carry out long-distance walking, jogging, cycling, swimming and gymnastics to improve patients' physical coordination, cardiovascular function, endurance and immunity.

The latest national health survey report released by the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin, Germany this year shows that cancer is still the number one killer threatening the lives of Germans, but the life expectancy of cancer patients has been significantly extended compared to the past, and the recovery speed, mental state and quality of life of patients after surgery have been greatly improved. The reason for this is that "sports rehabilitation therapy" has played an indispensable role.

Psychologists are provided at the training courses

Now, in Eric's words, she is a "healthy" optimist, while her family, who were always worried about her, have become "patients" who are worried about her. The training on that day was her favorite "water long-distance running". After the trainees put on life jackets and entered the swimming pool, they began to "jog" around the pool in groups of two under the protection of two coaches. According to Dr. Calfo, a health doctor and coach, the training effect of "water long-distance running" is similar to that of ordinary long-distance running, which can improve the patient's endurance.

Since the feet do not touch the bottom of the pool during running, the burden on the knees and legs is reduced, which is very suitable for patients during the rehabilitation period. They conduct rehabilitation courses like this three times a week, and currently nearly 30 patients are receiving "sports" treatment.

It is reported that the spacious sports stadium can completely detach cancer patients from the feeling of being a patient and easily develop an interest in sports; group training can enable patients to supervise and encourage each other. The coaches of the training class are specially trained medical rehabilitation nurses who make activity plans for each patient. At the same time, the training class also specially invites psychologists to accompany the class to solve the psychological problems of patients at any time.

Fitness and rehabilitation enter the community

These rehabilitation exercise trainings organized by sports associations or clubs range from city-based, such as the Bremen Gymnastics Club's rehabilitation exercises for breast cancer patients, to community gym-centered. They come in various forms and are only 1/4 to 1/5 of the price of a hospital or sanatorium. They are also strongly supported by health insurance companies, which often provide professional training for coaches or assistance with training equipment.