In a recent finding, women with breast cancer who walked for at least one hour a week were 20% less likely to die from breast cancer compared with those who didn't exercise at all.
Theory: Exercise lowers hormone levels, which suppresses cancer growth recurrence.
For maximum benefit: Women with breast cancer should walk (or perform equivalent exercise, such as bicycling) a total of three to five hours per week.
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