Cancer patients irrespective of their treatment type must receive a custom exercise prescription to protect their heart states a study. Cancer patients are often less active than adults without cancer said author Dr Flavio D'Ascenzi University of Siena Italy. However exercise is essential for patients diagnosed with cancer who are under treatment irrespective of the type of treatment. Endurance training is more effective for improving cardiovascular performance and reducing inflammation but resistance training may be a better starting point for frail cancer patients explained Dr Flavio D'Ascenzi. Other types of exercise such as inspiratory muscle training are safe and effective