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The Role of Physical Activity in Oral Cancer Recovery:A Systematic Review.

Physical therapy · Van Lint L, Lefever M, Meert Y, Christiaens L, Willaert R, Alaerts K, Van Dessel J · 2026-08-20

Researchers reviewed 24 studies on physical activity in people with oral cancer, finding that exercise—particularly supervised resistance training and multimodal programs started early—improved physical function, reduced fatigue, and enhanced quality of life compared with standard care alone.

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