Program for exercise and sport in cancer

Exercise and sport have been proven to help alleviate the side effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy, reduce the risk of relapse and promote healing. The "Exercise and Sport for Cancer" program offers cancer patients at the Comprehensive Cancer Center Zurich (CCCZ) individually tailored exercise training for holistic physical support.

Positive effects and support

Scientific studies show that exercise and sport help cancer patients to better tolerate the side effects of cancer therapy and to better cope with the disease. In addition, healing can be promoted and the risk of relapse, and thus mortality, can be reduced.

Positive effects that can be achieved through exercise and sport in cancer:

The risk of relapse and thus mortality can be reduced
The chronic fatigue is positively influenced
Sensory disturbances caused by chemotherapy are improved
Swelling after lymph node removal can be reduced
Mobility after surgery is promoted and limitations due to scar tissue are reduced
The performance is increased
The ability to remember and memorize improves
Anxiety and stress decrease