Doctors Stunned to See Strict Exercise Regimen Is as Good as Medicine for Colon Cancer Recurrence

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00:00Doctors stunned to see strict exercise regimen is as good as medicine for colon cancer recurrence.

00:06A new study shows exercise can help prevent recurring colon cancer,

00:10which affects 30 to 40 percent of patients post-treatment.

00:14The World Health Organization ranks it as the second deadliest cancer worldwide.

00:22A trial found exercise after colon cancer treatment cut recurrence or death by 28 percent,

00:28rivaling some drugs, per New England Journal of Medicine and American Society of Clinical Oncology 2025.

00:36A 15-year trial with 889 colon cancer patients found a three-year exercise program improved

00:42survival. Most were 61 with stage 3 cancer. Customized exercise plans, often focused on

00:48brisk walking, boosted adherence. Lead researcher Chris Booth said exercise prevented one cancer

00:57case per 16 patients and one death per 14, boosting survival by 7 percent over 8 years,

01:04outperforming oxaloplatin's 5 percent gain over 10 years, with far lower cost.

01:10The study shows exercise cuts colon cancer recurrence but needs structured support.

01:15Experts say it should be prescribed like medicine.

01:17Exercise has mostly positive side effects, like better fitness, less fatigue, and lower heart risk,

01:27says lead author Carrie Cornea. It's also more affordable than most cancer drugs,

01:33but clinics lack support systems for post-treatment plans. Experts urge personalized regimens,

01:38with medical guidance.

01:40With medical guidance.