To improve the quality of life of people with cancer, oncologists have regularly recommended exercise. Staying fit can make patients feel and function better. But exercise itself was never considered ...

Breast cancer couldn’t stop Dianne Miller from becoming the strongest she has ever been. In fact, the devastating disease is what drove her to pump some iron. After a lumpectomy for Stage 1 cancer in ...

Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...

Implementing a simple exercise plan during chemotherapy may ease cognitive impairment and fatigue, promoting better health outcomes for cancer patients.

Not only is it possible to exercise if you're undergoing or have recently finished treatment for breast cancer, but being active can go a long way toward improving your health and helping you cope ...

This article was made possible by the support of Yakult and produced independently by Scientific American’s board of editors. To improve the quality of life of people with cancer, oncologists have ...

Patients with cancer undergoing individually tailored exercise intervention also reported less mental fatigue.

A new study documents how elite-level strength training can be safe and beneficial during active breast cancer treatment. Competitive powerlifter LaShae Rolle retained nearly 90% of her strength while ...

New research in the March 2026 issue of JNCCN-Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network suggests that exercise may help people with cancer stay mentally sharp and better able to handle ...

Investigators examined the effects of exercise on cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) and mental fatigue in patients receiving chemotherapy in a multicenter phase III randomized controlled ...