The Claim

Physical activity after a cancer diagnosis is associated with a 35% reduction in cancer-specific mortality, particularly in breast and prostate cancer survivors, based on meta-analyses of prospective cohort studies.

Source: Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, diet, and cancer: an update and emerging new evidence

What the research says

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Correlation
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In plain English

People who engage in physical activity after being diagnosed with cancer have a 35% lower risk of dying from their cancer, especially those with breast or prostate cancer.

See the scientific wording

Physical activity after a cancer diagnosis is associated with a 35% reduction in cancer-specific mortality, particularly in breast and prostate cancer survivors, based on meta-analyses of prospective cohort studies.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, diet, and cancer: an update and emerging new evidence

    Being active after cancer can help people live longer, especially those with breast or prostate cancer — this study says moving more is linked to lower cancer risk and better outcomes.

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