Lewisville, Texas – Regular exercise helps in reducing symptoms of breast cancer and improves a patient’s quality of life.

Exercise has always been a topic of conversation with regard to achieving and maintaining health, as well as lowering the risk for a variety of health conditions. But with regard to breast cancer, studies have shown that regular exercise not only works to lower risk for developing cancer but helps to reduce the symptoms of existing cancer - and cancer treatments - and improve a cancer patient’s quality of life. These studies are not surprising, says Dr. Gregory Echt, the founder and lead surgeon of the Lewisville Flower Mound team.

“Exercise has far-reaching benefits for the human body that allow us to maintain balance in all our systems’ functions,” says Dr. Echt. “We know that exercise can dramatically change the course of a breast cancer patient’s journey and help them achieve balance in their own health.”

Studies were conducted on breast cancer patients that showed a variety of benefits with regard to regular exercise. Not only did exercise help to decrease fatigue but also reduce swelling, improve balance, strengthen muscles and bones, improve symptoms that are sometimes connected to treatment, and help with healing. Studies have shown that recurrence of breast cancer actually dropped by 24% with the integration of physical activity into a regular routine. Additionally, physical activity also decreased breast cancer-related death by 34%.

There is also an emotional component to regular exercise as it has been shown to reduce depression and anxiety - which can be an important function when a patient is fighting cancer. It is recommended, of course, that patients check with their doctors to make sure that exercise is appropriate for them.

“Our cancer team always encourages our patients to engage in regular exercise if it is appropriate,” says Dr. Echt. “We have seen firsthand the benefits that it provides and we know it to be one of the most important tools we have in supporting the natural functions of the body.”

Established by leading radiation oncologist, Dr. Gregory Echt, The Lewisville/Flower Mound Oncology Group provides a full range of cancer treatment options including chemotherapy, radiation therapy (IMRT and IGRT), prostate seed implantation, MammoSite therapy, access to PET/CT scanner, hormonal therapy, and combination therapy.

About Lewisville Flower Mound-
The Lewisville Flower Mound Oncology Group is a division of Choice Cancer Care. From its state-of-the-art facility, the practice provides patients and their families’ access to cutting-edge care from practitioners who care about their patients as people. For more information you can visit http://lewisvilleflowermoundoncology.com