Study: Exercise increases cancer survival rates

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that regular exercise can increase cancer survival rates. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the National Cancer Institute, analyzed data from over 36,000 cancer patients and found that those who exercised regularly had a 15% to 20% higher survival rate compared to those who were inactive. The researchers also found that the benefits of exercise were most pronounced in patients with breast, colon, and uterine cancers. The study's lead author, Dr. Anne McTiernan, said that the results suggest that exercise should be considered a standard part of cancer treatment.