Exercise Cuts Colon Cancer Death Risk by 37%

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A landmark study of 889 cancer patients across six countries reveals that a structured exercise program dramatically improves survival after treatment.

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"When we saw the results, we were just astounded," says Dr. Christopher Booth about the first-ever randomized controlled trial on exercise and cancer survival.

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Most participants chose a simple routine: walking for about 45 minutes, several times per week – proving you don't need intense workouts to see life-saving benefits.

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The exercise group showed 28% lower risk of cancer coming back and 37% lower chance of death compared to those who only received educational materials.

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What makes this study revolutionary? It's the first to prove cause-and-effect between exercise and cancer survival, not just correlation.

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"This is something I could do for myself to make me feel better," says Terri Swain-Collins, a 62-year-old participant who found walking gave her control after cancer treatment.

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Scientists are now studying blood samples to understand exactly how exercise prevents cancer recurrence – is it reduced inflammation, better immune function, or something else?

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The structured exercise programs cost just a few thousand dollars per patient – significantly less than most cancer medications – making them a practical option for healthcare systems.

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