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Regular Exercise Boosts Colon Cancer Survival Rates by 3%

2/25/2025

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A groundbreaking study in the journal Cancer reveals that regular exercise significantly boosts survival rates for colon cancer patients, bringing them closer to those of the general population. Patients who engaged in 18 or more MET-hours of exercise weekly enjoyed a remarkable 3% increase in their three-year survival rate, underscoring the vital role of physical activity in cancer recovery.

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A groundbreaking study in the journal Cancer reveals that regular exercise significantly boosts survival rates for colon cancer patients, bringing them closer to those of the general population. Patients who engaged in 18 or more MET-hours of exercise weekly enjoyed a remarkable 3% increase in their three-year survival rate, underscoring the vital role of physical activity in cancer recovery.