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Structured Exercise Tied to Longer Cancer Survival and More Disease-Free Time
Key Takeaways
- A synthesis of 21 randomized controlled trials involving 8,449 adults found structured exercise was associated with significant improvements in overall survival for people with cancer.
- Patients who exercised as part of their care were 23% less likely to die and 17% less likely to experience recurrence before death.
- Separate analyses showed an 18% lower risk of death from any cause and a 26% lower risk of dying from cancer specifically.
- Benefits were strongest in early stage disease, among those doing aerobic exercise or aerobic plus strength training, and among patients who maintained their exercise routines.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com