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Oncologic rehabilitation: articles and guides

Articles on strength, endurance and function during and after cancer treatment.

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Oncologic15 September 2026
Is it safe to exercise during chemotherapy?
For most people, yes. International cancer exercise guidelines conclude that exercise is generally safe during and after treatment and that everyone should avoid inactivity. Exercise can reduce fatigue, anxiety and depression and help maintain fitness. Programmes are adjusted around treatment cycles, blood counts and symptoms, and some situations need medical advice first.Read more
Oncologic15 September 2026
What helps cancer-related fatigue?
Exercise and psychological approaches have the strongest evidence for relieving cancer-related fatigue. A large meta-analysis found that exercise, psychological therapy and the combination reduced fatigue during and after treatment, while medicines did not significantly help. Pacing, sleep routines and treating causes such as anaemia also matter.Read more
Oncologic15 September 2026
What helps chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy?
Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy causes numbness, tingling or pain, usually in the hands and feet. No medicine is recommended to prevent it, so doctors may adjust chemotherapy if symptoms become intolerable. Duloxetine is the only medicine with adequate evidence for painful neuropathy, with limited benefit. Balance training, foot care and safety measures help reduce falls.Read more

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