Sports relieves cancer-induced anemia by reducing the destruction of red blood cells (red). (Image: Nano Imaging Lab SNI/Biozentrum, University of Basel)
Sports relieves cancer-induced anemia by reducing the destruction of red blood cells ( red ). (Image: Nano Imaging Lab SNI/Biozentrum, University of Basel) - Many cancer patients suffer from anemia leaving them fatigued, weak, and an impaired ability to perform physical activity. Drugs only rarely alleviate this type of anemia. Researchers at the University of Basel have now been able to show what causes the anemia, and that physical exercise can improve this condition. The two major symptoms of cancer are loss of muscle mass and a reduced hemoglobin level, leading to weight loss, fatigue, lethargy and reduced physical performance. Moreover, both symptoms - atrophy and anemia - prompt many patients to schedule a doctor's appointment, then resulting in the diagnosis of a tumor. Why cancer causes muscle atrophy and anemia is not yet understood, and treatment is currently difficult.
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