A spokesperson from the Department of Health said it was vital that people with cancer are given the support to lead an active life. Physical activity and a healthy lifestyle can impact very positively on cancer outcomes and, as part of the National Cancer Survivorship Initiative, we are working with Macmillan to integrate physical activity services into cancer care pilot sites. Locally led initiatives such as Let's Get Moving are also well placed to signpost cancer patients to community-based physical activity opportunities.