A groundbreaking international study demonstrated that a three-year exercise program not only improved survival in colon cancer patients but also helped keep the disease from returning. This first-of-its-kind experiment showed promising results, with benefits comparable to some cancer drugs. Experts are now advocating for exercise...

A groundbreaking international study demonstrated that a three-year exercise program not only improved survival in colon cancer patients but also helped keep the disease from returning. This first-of-its-kind experiment showed promising results, with benefits comparable...

A groundbreaking international study demonstrated that a three-year exercise program not only improved survival in colon cancer patients but also helped keep the disease from returning. This first-of-its-kind experiment showed promising results, with benefits comparable to some cancer drugs. Experts are now advocating for exercise coaching to be considered a new standard of care for colon cancer survivors. Until such an integration becomes widespread, cancer patients are encouraged to increase their physical activity after treatment, as it can significantly contribute to preventing cancer recurrence. “It’s an extremely exciting study,” said Dr. Jeffrey Meyerhardt of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, who wasn’t involved in the research. "It’s the first randomized controlled trial to show...

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