Cancer patients to be put on fitness programmes by NHS within 48 hours of being diagnosed

Cancer patients will be enrolled in gym sessions before they can start chemotherapy to help their odds of survival.

Within 48 hours of being diagnosed, patients are being encouraged to sign up to a “prehab” regime of three fitness sessions a week on the NHS.

High intensity cardio workouts and strength-based training will be accompanied by nutritional advice and mental health support.

Doctors said by being fit, the side effects of treatments such as chemotherapy and the amount of time spent in hospital can be reduced.

More than 500 people in Greater Manchester are currently participating in the programme and more than 2,000 are expected to take part over the next two years.

Yorkshire, Leicester and London are also running similar services.

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