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Friday, September 30, 2011

Thoughts and Information from David Haas

BLT is branching out in the blogging world and we are currently following the blogs of our new acquaintance David Haas  - While we (BLT)  personally are not liable nor contribute to the blogs listed below we want to give you options to view/reference information found in relation to Cancer of all types in hopes you might find something that interests and benefits  you. As with any publication - please do not do anything or change any habits due to this or any literature until you consult with your physician. We hope you will enjoy this information and we hope to continue to grow in the blogging community.

Refer to:
Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Guest Blogger - 
http://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/
Personal Blog - 
http://haasblaag.blogspot.com/
 
Below is the most recent article submitted by David Haas - 
 
Thanks David for your interest in BLT and the submission of this wonderful article you have allowed 
us to share with our subscribers. 

Fitness: Benefiting Individuals With Cancer

Whether an individual has recently been diagnosed with cancer or has already overcome cancer, maintaining fitness is essential and can truly be beneficial. While fitness and exercise are not exactly cures for cancer, some research shows that cancer patients and survivors who exercise on a regular basis have a better chance of recovery. This is true for many different kinds of cancer including common cancers such as breast cancer and even rare diseases like mesothelioma.

Battling cancer can be difficult and challenging for just about anyone. Cancer is not bias and it will occur in individuals of all ages, races, and religious backgrounds. When an individual suffers from cancer, he/she will typically be given several options for treatment methods. Cancer treatment will usually consist of radiation therapy or surgery.

Once an individual suffering from cancer begins their cancer treatment, they should start to maintain a much healthier lifestyle. Eating properly and exercising on a regular basis will help a cancer patient in many different ways. Some of the benefits of maintaining a healthier lifestyle by eating healthy and exercising would include an improvement in self-confidence, major reduction of stress, increased energy levels, and an overall happier mood.

There are many different exercises that can be performed by cancer patients and survivors. Some of these exercises include stretches for flexibility, walking, running, swimming, and even lifting weights. A cancer patient or cancer survivor should consult with their physician prior to exercising just to make sure that the physician feels it is alright for the individual to take part in such exercises. Most physicians will even recommend exercise to cancer patients and cancer survivors because of the major benefits. 

By: David Haas

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