Exercise a ‘wonder drug’ for cancer

EXERCISE is a “wonder drug” for cancer survivors and may even prevent the disease coming back, according to a report.

Macmillan Cancer Support said physical activity should be prescribed by doctors after “hard evidence” showed it can significantly help recovery and prevent other long-term illnesses.

Rather than patients being told to rest, as in the past, doctors must encourage people to get moving as soon as they feel able.