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Benefits of Exercise for People with Cancer

Benefits of Exercise. Exercise to reduce any cancer-related symptoms and improve how you feel. Exercise can: boost mental health; improve sleep; reduce fatigue; strengthen immune system; help lose weight; decrease pain and increase mobility and strength. Cancer.gov/nci-connect

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