Exercise plays a critical role in breast cancer care, with mounting evidence showing its benefits for recovery and long-term health. Based on robust research, the American Society of Clinical Oncology advises doctors to recommend regular aerobic and resistance exercise for people receiving cancer treatment. The recommendations were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology
“There are a lot of training regimens that have shown to have a myriad of positive outcomes for patients with breast cancer,” says Andrea L. Cheville, M.D., a physiatrist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and a leading expert in cancer rehabilitation. She specializes in developing scalable exercise programs for patients with cancer, including the evidence-based Rapid, Easy Strength Training (REST) protocol described in an article in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. This home-based regimen was designed to rebuild strength and function after cancer treatment.
