Cancer patients should be given personal trainers on the NHS to cut the risk of dying, say experts
Deaths in some cases halved after three hours exercise a week
CANCER patients should have personal trainers on the NHS because getting fit cuts the risk of dying, say experts.
The call follows studies showing weight loss and exercise boost survival rates.
Deaths almost halved among women with breast cancer who did the equivalent of three hours of walking a week.
Ovarian cancer patients who did 150 minutes of aerobics saw a 27 per cent drop in leptin, which is linked to the disease.
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The studies were revealed by the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago.
Consultant Professor Fred Saad said: “Cancer patients should be given a personal trainer alongside their medication.”
Prof Melinda Irwin said: “Every woman diagnosed with breast cancer should be being counselled about weight loss and exercise.”
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