Professor publishes article on the benefits of physical exercise in breast cancer

The cardiologist at the Faculty of Medicine, Aparecida campus, Professor Roberta Helena Fernandes, published the article “The Benefits of Physical Exercises in Breast Cancer” in the Brazilian Society of Cardiology. The research was developed in partnership with the doctors, Milena dos Santos Barros Campos, Carolina Christianini Mizzaci, Maria do Rosário Toscano von Flach, Betty Janny Maia Siqueira and Luiz Eduardo Mastrocola.

Abstract

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women, accounting for nearly 30% of all cancers, while in men, it represents only 1% of cases. Breast cancer is the main cause of death for cancer, and its incidence and mortality vary according to patients’ ethnicity, geographic region, and socioeconomic status. Due to the low prevalence of breast cancer among men and the scarcity of studies in the literature, exercises have been prescribed based on extrapolations from studies on female patients. Scientific evidence has suggested beneficial effects of physical exercises on breast cancer prevention, treatment, and post-treatment. In addition to combatting sedentary behavior, it is essential to maintain a healthy body weight, limit alcohol consumption, and follow a balanced diet, rich in fruit, vegetables, grains and fibers, and limited in red meat. The effects of exercises are not restricted to breast cancer, but extend to controlling modifiable risk factors, and reducing the incidence of cardiovascular diseases, and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.

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