Cancer survivors urged to eat better, exercise
In a Wednesday, April 25, 2012 photo, cancer survivor Lawrence Gentner, 68, of Snellville, Ga., talks with his exercise group after a class, in Atlanta. A cancer diagnosis often inspires people to exercise and eat healthier. Now the experts say there's evidence that that may help the disease from returning. The American Cancer Society on Thursday issued new guidelines urging doctors to talk to their cancer patients about slimming down if they're fat, eating right and doing some exercise. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
ATLANTA >> The American Cancer Society is recommending that cancer survivors exercise more and improve their diets to help prevent the disease from coming back.
The cancer society on Thursday released new guidelines, saying there’s now enough evidence to strongly recommend physical activity and better nutrition for survivors. The message: For many cancers, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising and eating a healthy diet can reduce the risk that cancer will return.
At least two other organizations have issued similar advice, but the cancer society’s endorsement is expected to have greater impact. It’s the nation’s richest charity in both donations and volunteers, and is the largest non-governmental funder of cancer research.
The guidelines were published online Thursday.
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