- Structured exercise post-chemotherapy benefits colorectal cancer survivors with improved survival outcomes and reduced cancer recurrences.
- Exercise group had a 28% lower risk of disease recurrence compared to the control group.
- Five-year disease-free survival was 80.3% in the exercise group.
- Adverse events linked to exercise were reported in both groups, albeit modest.
- Median baseline age was 61 years with a majority receiving FOLFOX chemotherapy.
- The trial's findings support the potential of structured exercise to enhance long-term outcomes in colorectal cancer survivors.
Exercise After Chemotherapy Improves Colorectal Cancer Survival
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June 2, 2025