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Exercise ‘better than drugs’ after cancer treatment, international trial finds


First clear evidence that structured exercise regime reduces risk of dying by a third and can stop cancer returning

‘Now I do weight training’: how exercise helped one patient stay free of cancer

Exercise can reduce the risk of cancer patients dying by a third, stop tumours coming back and is even more effective than drugs, according to the results of a landmark trial that could transform health guidelines worldwide.

For decades, doctors have recommended adopting a healthy lifestyle to lower the risk of developing cancer. But until now there has been little evidence of the impact it could have after diagnosis, with little support for incorporating exercise into patients’ routines.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/01/exercise-better-than-drugs-after-cancer-treatment-international-trial-finds

Author : Andrew Gregory in Chicago

Publish date : 2025-06-01 12:00:00

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