Association of exercise with pan-cancer incidence and overall survival

Cancer Cell. 2024 Feb 12;42(2):169-171. doi: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.12.007. Epub 2024 Jan 4.

Abstract

Lavery et al. show that the association between exercise and risk of cancer varied as a function of organ site and amount of exercise. Exercise was also associated with a longevity benefit regardless of a cancer diagnosis or not. This study further highlights the importance of exercise as an effective cancer preventive strategy.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Exercise*
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Neoplasms* / epidemiology