{"id":1578,"date":"2021-06-01T23:03:20","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T13:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/?p=1578"},"modified":"2023-09-09T23:01:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-09T13:01:52","slug":"optimal-exercise-breast-cancer-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/optimal-exercise-breast-cancer-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimal Exercise for Breast Cancer Prevention: Surprising Findings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With Breast Surgeon Dr Mary Ling<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 3 updates from the latest research on exercise and breast cancer prevention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much exercise is enough? <\/strong>
Much more than you think! A study published in The Journal of Clinical Oncology<\/em> reported 2.5 to 5 hours of moderate activity or 1.25 to 2.5 hours of vigorous activity per week significantly reduced the risk for 7 cancer types: colon, breast, endometrial, kidney, multiple myeloma, liver and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Specifically, there is a 10% lower risk of breast cancer. The Cancer Council guidelines recommend at least 1 hour of moderate activity daily or 30 minutes of vigorous activity daily to reduce your cancer risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does it matter when I exercise? <\/strong>
A study published in the International Journal of Cancer<\/em> found the beneficial effect of physical activity to reduce breast cancer risk was stronger when the activity was regularly done in the morning (8-10 am). It is suggested that the timing of physical activity has different effect on the body\u2019s production of oestrogen. Higher levels of oestrogen are associated with increased breast cancer risk. Physical activity is associated with lower oestrogen levels and the body\u2019s oestrogen production peaks at around 7 am. Physical activity in the morning, rather than evening, might reduce oestrogen levels shortly after
the morning peak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about if I have had breast cancer? <\/strong>
Exercise is even more important! A study focusing on breast cancer patients, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute<\/em>, found that patients who met the minimum exercise guidelines before and after cancer treatment had a 55% decrease in risk of their cancer returning and a 68% decrease in risk of death. Patients who started exercising only after treatment still had benefits \u2013 a 46% decreased chance of recurrence and a 43% decreased chance of dying. A few hours of consistent, weekly exercise result in the same survival benefits as longer periods of weekly activity. The Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) recommends \u201call people with cancer should avoid inactivity and return to normal daily activities as soon as possible following diagnosis.\u201d COSA guidelines recommended 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity exercise per week, and 2 to 3 resistance exercise sessions per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr Mary Ling is a guest author in The Exercise Prescription<\/em><\/strong>, <\/em>featured on ABC News last month. The book features inspiring stories of breast and ovarian cancer survivors who are using exercise to help reduce their risk of cancer recurrence. 100% of proceeds goes to setting up Australia\u2019s first free online exercise program for cancer patients. The E-book can be purchased online at www.thecancerexerciseprogram.com.au<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Optimal Exercise for Breast Cancer Prevention: Surprising Findings<\/a><\/blockquote>