What could be more important than cancer screenings?
We all have access to these lifestyle tools that perform better than cancer screening for overall survival.
Miles Hassell, MD shares significant findings showing that moderate, consistent exercise significantly reduces cancer recurrence and mortality — particularly in colon cancer survivors — when added to conventional treatments. More than just prevention, movement is positioned as a critical treatment tool that enhances immunity, reduces inflammation, balances hormones, and even boosts mental health.
Exercise led to a 37% lower risk of death in colon cancer patients (CHALLENGE trial).
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Reference:
Courneya, K. S., et al. CHALLENGE Investigators (2025). Structured Exercise after Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer. The New England journal of medicine, 10.1056/NEJMoa2502760. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2502760
Structured Exercise after Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer | New England Journal of Medicine
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