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1. What is the best type of exercise for cancer recovery?

E. Aerobic, strengthening, stretching and balancing exercises all have their place in a cancer treatment program. They each have different benefits. The key is to adjust your exercise program based on what you can do from day to day.

2. True or false: Patients with chronic illnesses such as cancer should avoid physical activity during treatment.

B. False. While health care providers may have recommended reduced physical activity in the past, newer research shows that physical activity is extremely beneficial during cancer treatment.

3. True or false: Physical therapy and occupational therapy are the same thing.

B. False. An effective cancer treatment program uses both types of therapy. The differences between the two will be discussed later in the course.