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Yoga and yoga therapy for patients and survivors of cancer
Yoga and yoga therapy for patients and survivors of cancer
Both yoga therapy and yoga yoga can address the various needs of patients with cancer. By Evi Dimitriadou
Side effects of treatment for cancer, including side effects related to cancer
Cancer patients and survivors not only experience the disease, but they also suffer from cancer treatments’ side effects that may last for years after the completion of the treatments.
While it is known that there are many side effects to cancer treatments, most of these can be managed with healthy lifestyle choices like being active and managing stress. This goal is fully supported by yoga therapy and yoga.
The National Cancer Institute is committed to finding effective ways to manage side effects of cancer treatment. Yoga seems to be able support this goal.
Understanding the needs of every stage of cancer…
