US EditionExercise may benefit colon cancer patients as much as some drugs: Study
- Pfizer presented new data on Braftovi, a targeted colorectal cancer drug, showing it doubled survival time in aggressive cases in 2025.
- The drug’s effectiveness depends on identifying cancer-driving mutations, reflecting advances in personalized cancer treatments over two decades.
- A separate study showed that colorectal patients who exercised regularly and followed anti-inflammatory diets had significantly improved survival rates.
- This exercise program reduced risk of recurrence by 28%, with a five-year disease-free survival of 80%, compared to 74% without it, experts said.
- These findings suggest combining targeted drugs with lifestyle changes could empower patients and potentially improve outcomes amid rising cancer cases in younger adults.
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Regular Exercise Reduces Death From Colon Cancer by 37%, Study Finds
New evidence has linked physical activity with improved colon health, underscoring the vital role of exercise in cancer prevention and care.The landmark international trial – the Challenge study – showed that structured exercise programmes can dramatically improve survival rates for colon cancer survivors. The study was unveiled at the meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Each June, cancer specialists from around the world c…
Exercise proves powerful in preventing colon cancer recurrence – new study
SUPERMAO/Shutterstock.comNew evidence has linked physical activity with improved colon health, underscoring the vital role of exercise in cancer prevention and care. The landmark international trial – the Challenge study – showed that structured exercise programmes can dramatically improve survival rates for colon cancer survivors. The study was unveiled at the meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Each June, cancer specialists f…
"We Were Astounded": New Study Shows Exercise Could Be a Powerful Colon Cancer Cure
Colon cancer has been making headlines recently, with more young people being diagnosed with the disease. But now, a groundbreaking new study is offering hope for patients. In a first-of-its-kind international study, researchers found that colon cancer patients who participated in a three-year exercise coaching program experienced 28% fewer cancer recurrences and were 37% less likely to die from any cause. Experts are saying these findings, whic…
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