A three-year study showed that a supervised exercise group significantly increased physical activity levels and health outcomes compared to an education group. The exercise group averaged over 20 MET hours per week, leading to better cardiorespiratory fitness and physical functioning. Both groups improved their activity, but the exercise group's results highlight how movement may dramatically affect cancer recurrence. Experts praised the findings, comparing the effect of exercise on cancer outcomes to that of chemotherapy, reinforcing the need for oncologists to advocate exercise as part of patient care strategies.
The exercise group not only exercised more but also achieved significant improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness and physical functioning, compared to the education group.
The findings suggest that exercise may have an even more powerful effect on cancer outcomes than previously understood, indicating a potential game changer for prevention.
This study indicates that exercise can be as effective as chemotherapy in improving cancer outcomes, providing clear evidence for oncologists to recommend exercise.
Researchers theorize various mechanisms through which exercise may prevent cancer recurrence, including enhancements to immune function and reductions in inflammation.
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