8legs: Journal of clinical oncology

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Cancer survivors may see surprising benefits from one specific exercise, study says

A clinical trial found yoga reduced insomnia, fatigue, and mood issues in cancer survivors.
The Yoga for Cancer Survivors program (YOCAS) ran four weeks with three weekly sessions.
Most participants were female breast-cancer survivors.
Researchers noted improvements in mood and fatigue linked to yoga.
Experts say yoga offers a non-pharmaceutical option for symptom relief.
The study was funded by the National Cancer Institute and reported by ASCO.
Yoga classes were delivered in a supportive, peer-driven environment.
Lead researchers emphasized yoga as a non-drug approach to improve daily function.
The trial involved three weekly yoga sessions over four weeks.
The report notes yoga’s potential to help with anxiety and fatigue in survivorship.

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