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Magic Myokines - Physical Activity and Cancer Podcast

09 February 2021 - Medcast Medical Education Team

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?

'Surely skeletal muscle does more than just generate force and get us from A to B!'

Listen to our podcast to find out about the role of myokines and physical activity mechanisms that play a role in cancer prevention and treatment enhancement.

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The Medcast medical education team is a group of highly experienced, practicing GPs, health professionals and medical writers.

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