04/02/2025
Today marks World Cancer Day 2025 and while sadly cancer continues to touch millions of lives in many different ways, advances in treatment and early diagnosis means better outcomes and longterm prognosis for many.
Something else which can make the world of difference is exercise.
I’ve been lucky enough to spend the last few months studying to become a Cancer Exercise Specialist. The course has been extremely challenging, so interesting and incredibly inspiring and has proven to me that, undoubtedly, exercise is hugely beneficial during all stages of the cancer journey to:
✔️boost energy and reduce fatigue
✔️reduce anxiety and boost emotional wellbeing
✔️promote strength and physical function
✔️promote treatment tolerance and manage side effects
✔️lower the risk of recurrence of some cancers
So on World Cancer Day, as we raise awareness, honour those fighting and remember those we’ve lost don’t forget the power of exercise as a tool to help reclaim strength, resilience, control and hope.
