Abstract

Editorial

Transforming Cancer Care through Physical Exercise: A Path to Holistic Healing

Jorma Sormunen*

Published: 07 November, 2024 | Volume 9 - Issue 4 | Pages: 089-090

The role of physical exercise in cancer treatment is gaining increasing recognition as part of a holistic approach to patient care. Traditionally, cancer treatment has focused on surgical, hormonal, chemotherapeutic, as well as radiotherapeutic interventions. However, recent studies underscore the significant benefits of integrating physical exercise into treatment plans, not merely as a supplementary activity but as a core component of cancer care [1].

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