New Study Shows That Moderate Exercise Can Enhance Survival in Colorectal Cancer
Experts from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute carried out research to show how low-intensity exercises affect survivability among cancer patients. Published in the Journal of Oncology, the study shows that even low-intensity exercises like walking for at least four hours a week could lead to almost 20% reduction in the progression of cancer or death. Metastatic colorectal cancer patients who exercised moderately while on going through chemotherapy had a delayed progression of the cancer. The treatment side effects were also less severe in such patients. About the Study · The study showed that physically active patients had better tolerance towards chemotherapy. · At least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity daily was associated with 27% decline in severe toxicities related to treatment. · Previous research has revealed that exercising regularly can lower the risk of colon cancer recurrence and death, especially when the cancer has n