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How Exercise Heals the Body and Mind After Cancer

Could exercise be just what the doctor ordered for recovery during chemotherapy? In this episode of “The UMB Pulse,” Ian Kleckner, PhD, MPH, associate professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing and director of the SYNAPSE Center, shares how exercise can alleviate symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and improve the quality of life for cancer survivors. Through his research, Kleckner investigates how movement can reduce inflammation, enhance brain and body coordination, and empower patients to reclaim their lives. 

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