Exercise Matters Following Cancer

Postdiagnosis physical activity was associated with lower cancer mortality across several cancer types.

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Higher levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity post-cancer diagnosis are linked to lower cancer mortality in survivors of various cancers.
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Any postdiagnosis physical activity reduces cancer mortality risk among survivors of bladder, endometrial, and lung cancers.
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Increased activity levels correlate with lower cancer mortality in ovarian cancer survivors and those with oral and rectal cancers.
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Survivors who did not meet activity guidelines before diagnosis but did afterward showed lower cancer mortality than those who did not.
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The study emphasizes the need for further research to determine optimal physical activity levels for cancer survivors.

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