Can physical exercise contribute to the treatment of breast cancer?
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with more than 9 million deaths in 2018 [1,2]. In Brazil, it is estimated that between 2020 and 2022 there will be 625,000 new cases of cancer, and of these, 65,000 will be due to breast cancer [2].
Breast cancer is the deadliest cancer for women in Brazil [2]. Despite its incidence being higher in developed countries, the relative mortality is higher in developing countries [3]. Among the causes is access to qualified health services, health policies for women with cancer, and health education for the population...
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