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ArchivesPeople Don’t Know that Exercise Reduces Colon Cancer Risk
Although physical activity reduces colon cancer risk, few Americans are aware that exercise can help prevent it.
Only 15 percent of people responding to the Health Information National Trends Survey listed physical activity as one way to reduce the chances of getting colon cancer.
Posted by Kate Murphy on August 11th, 2008
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Tags: colorectal cancer prevention, exercise
Exercise Improves Quality of Life for Colorectal Cancer Survivors
Colon and rectal cancer survivors who meet Canadian public exercise guidelines have better quality of life and less fatigue. However, only 1 in 4 survivors reported they were actively exercising.
More than 400 colon and rectal cancer survivors in Canada answered questions about their exercise, quality of life, and fatigue. Those who were exercising at the level recommended by guidelines reported significantly better quality of life. They also had less fatigue. Continue reading…
Posted by Kate Murphy on June 18th, 2008
Posted in: Research & Treatment News | 2 Comments »
Tags: exercise, survivorship
