Physical Activity and Osteoporosis
Anne is a 62 year old woman who was previously extremely fit. Anne was diagnosed with breast cancer and the treatment was very gruelling on her. She has recently been diagnosed with cancer in the other breast.
Is prescribing physical activity to a patient like Anne worth while and how will it impact on Anne's cancer treatment?
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