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Exercise Matters Following Cancer

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

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A recent pooled analysis published in JAMA Network Open indicates that higher levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) post-cancer diagnosis are linked to reduced cancer mortality among survivors of various less-studied cancers, including bladder, endometrial, lung, ovarian, oral, and rectal cancers. The study, involving six cohort analyses, found that any postdiagnosis physical activity correlated with lower mortality risks, suggesting that engaging in MVPA can significantly enhance survival rates among cancer survivors. The research calls for further investigation into the optimal levels of activity based on cancer type.

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Exercise Matters Following Cancer

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

  • by Julia Cipriano, MS, CMPP

  • February 17, 2026

  • 3 min

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