Download the how to guide [PDF] - Macmillan Cancer Support
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<strong>Macmillan</strong> <strong>Cancer</strong> <strong>Support</strong> has developed<strong>the</strong> Get Active Feel Good pack <strong>to</strong> helppeople affected by cancer <strong>to</strong> get active.The pack has been developed by experts inhealth behavioural change, and is basedon proven behaviour change methodsused in <strong>the</strong> NHS’ Let’s Get Moving physicalactivity care pathway.The benefits of being physically activeTraditionally cancer patients were <strong>to</strong>ld <strong>to</strong> rest after <strong>the</strong>ir treatment,<strong>how</strong>ever, physical activity is very important <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> survival and recoveryprocess.• Reduce risk of cancer recurrence – being active during and after cancertreatment can reduce <strong>the</strong> risk of recurrence in some cancers. It can alsoreduce <strong>the</strong> risk of developing o<strong>the</strong>r long-term conditions.• Reduce side effects – being active during and after cancer treatmentcan reduce some side effects of cancer and cancer treatment.• Prevent decline in physical ability – being active during cancertreatment can prevent a decline in physical ability without increasingfatigue levels.• Recover physical ability – being active after cancer treatment helpspatients recover physical ability.• Maintain independence – in cases of advanced cancer physical activitycan help patients maintain independence and well-being.