Something as simple as an exercise program post-chemotherapy could significantly increase the risk of survival in colon cancer.

A 17-year randomised-controlled trial found a 37 per cent lower risk of death in patients who participated in the three-year program.

This compared to a group that received exercise advice but didn't receive structured support. 

Guest/s

• Professor Janette Vardy, professor of cancer medicine at the University of Sydney
• Professor Haryana Dhillon, professor of psycho-oncology at the University of Sydney 

References

• Structured Exercise after Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer - NEJM