What if a free, side-effect-free therapy could significantly improve your cancer survival— and even help prevent recurrence? In this episode, we explore the powerful, research-backed role of exercise in cancer prevention and treatment, centered around the recent CHALLENGE trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Here is the link to that study: https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.
Dr. Hassell shares groundbreaking findings showing that moderate, consistent exercise significantly reduces cancer recurrence and mortality — particularly in colon cancer survivors — when added to conventional treatments. More than just prevention, movement is positioned as a critical treatment tool that enhances immunity, reduces inflammation, balances hormones, and even boosts mental health.
Key Takeaways:
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Exercise led to a 37% lower risk of death in colon cancer patients (CHALLENGE trial).
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Benefits appear as early as 1 year into a structured program (as little as brisk walking!).
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Sedentary lifestyles are now considered nearly as dangerous as smoking.
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Even 1-minute workouts a few times a day can start improving immune function.
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The “number needed to treat” for exercise is dramatically better than many standard medical therapies.
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Physical activity also reduces risk of diabetes, heart disease, depression, frailty, and more.
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Social, playful exercise (like frisbee or ping pong) boosts both body and mind — and reduces loneliness.
Watch now to discover how just a few minutes of movement a day could change — or even save — your life.
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