Dossier
Yoga for Cancer Survivors
Coverage of Yoga for Cancer Survivors in the Nexus archive.
- Cancer survivors may see surprising benefits from one specific exercise, study says
A study found that yoga significantly reduces insomnia, fatigue, and mood disturbances in cancer survivors. The Yoga for Cancer Survivors (YOCAS) program, combining hatha and restorative yoga, improved participants' mood, anxiety, and fatigue compared to standard care. Researchers highlight yoga as a non-pharmaceutical solution for managing multiple post-treatment side effects.