Physical Activity Sport prevents breast cancer and supports the treatments

Exercise and sports for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer

Those who exercise regularly keep their bodies fit, prevent overweight and strengthen the immune system. But exercise and physical activity are associated with even more health benefits. Among other things, this can reduce the risk of breast cancer.

Reduce breast cancer risk through sport by up to 30 percent

According to projections by the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin, around 65,500 women in Germany are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, "writes the German Cancer Aid. However, according to experts, regular exercise can reduce breast cancer risk by up to 30 percent. And even if women get sick, they should stay physically active. The training helps breast cancer patients with the therapy.

Regular exercise helps to reduce the risk of breast cancer. In addition, sport helps cancer patients with the therapy. (Image: ARochau / fotolia.com)

Active life prevents cancer diseases

It has been known for some time that an active life can prevent cancer. The risk of breast cancer can also be reduced by sport.

"Women who exercise regularly reduce their risk of developing breast cancer by an average of 20 to 30 percent," explains Gerd Nettekoven, CEO of the German Cancer Aid Foundation in a statement by the Women's Self-Help Center on Cancer (FSH)..

"If cancer nevertheless occurs, patients who have exercised regularly before their illness, probably a lower risk of relapse," said the expert.

Patients should be physically active

Physical activity and exercise also play an important role in the treatment of breast cancer today.

Sport helps against the side effects of chemo or hormone therapy.

"In addition, sport improves mood and helps fight against the common fatigue syndrome - a feeling of prolonged fatigue, exhaustion and listlessness," said the FSH federal chairman. Sylvia Brathuhn.

In many of the more than 300 self-help groups all over Germany, the FSH therefore offers different opportunities to be physically active. These groups also have the opportunity to interact with other affected women. (Ad)