Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Exercise Proven to Prevent Colon Cancer Recurrence
A recent study shows that exercising after colon cancer surgery can help prevent the cancer from returning.
Exercise has many benefits.
It improves gut function, increases beneficial gut bacteria, and reduces inflammation.
It also boosts the immune system.
The study found that structured exercise can be more effective than drugs in some cases.
If you've had colon cancer, doctors now recommend adding exercise to your long-term care plan.
Start slowly and gradually increase exercise with a tailored plan.
Structured exercise after colon cancer surgery reduces cancer recurrence by 28%.
Exercise reduces the risk of death from any cause by 37%.
The study included patients from the US, UK, Australia, France, Canada, and Israel.
Exercise improves gut function and feeds beneficial microbes.
An active lifestyle can be preventive for those with a family history of colon cancer.
- Who
- Colon cancer patients after surgery and chemotherapy.
- What
- Structured exercise reduces the risk of colon cancer recurrence and death after surgery.
- When
- Results were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting.
- Where
- The study involved patients from the US, UK, Australia, France, Canada, and Israel.
- Why
- Exercise improves gut function, boosts the immune system, and reduces inflammation, creating an environment less favorable for cancer.
Drug Therapy
Exercise
Treatment Approach
Drug Therapy
Drug therapy targets cancer cells.
Exercise
Exercise improves the body’s overall physiology.
- Reduced Recurrence
- 28%
- Reduced Risk of Death
- 37%
- Study Countries
- US, UK, Australia, France, Canada, Israel
- Exercise Type
- Aerobic and strength training
- Exercise Duration
- 150 minutes per week