Exercise prior to cancer diagnosis reduces disease progression and mortality risk
- Regular physical activity before a cancer diagnosis may lower the risks of both disease progression and death, suggests research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
- The study included 28,248 Vitality programme members with stage 1 cancers and comprehensive physical activity data for the year preceding diagnosis.
- The odds of disease progression were 16% lower for those who had engaged in low levels of physical activity and 27% lower for those with moderate to high levels.
- The researchers concluded that physical activity can yield important benefits regarding the progression of cancer as well as its prevention and management.
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