Physical therapy is often offered to mesothelioma patients following surgery or to help get over the side effects of radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
The therapy will include cardiovascular exercises, strength training, fatigue management as well as helping patients to breathe better. The therapy will be used to help a patient regain their physical strength and to help them to recover quicker from treatments.
Find out more about exercising when you have mesothelioma here.
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