{
  "id": 7645456,
  "title": "Structured exercise linked to longer cancer survival and time free of disease",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/structured-exercise-linked-to-longer-cancer-survival-and-time-free-of",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-15T22:30:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Medical Xpress",
    "slug": "medical-xpress",
    "url": "https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-linked-longer-cancer-survival-free.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Recent research suggests structured exercise may contribute to longer cancer survival and reduced time free of disease, according to a meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. This synthesis of evidence from 21 randomized controlled trials involving 8,449 participants with various types of cancer (with a focus on breast, bowel, and pancreatic cancers) demonstrated that structured exercise was associated with a 23% lower risk of death and a 17% lower risk of recurrence before death compared to non-exercisers. The benefits appeared strongest in early-stage disease and for those who adhered to the exercise program at least 70%. Aerobic exercise and combined aerobic-strength training programs showed the most promising effects, while strength training alone did not demonstrate a clear benefit. Although the researchers acknowledge limitations, such as variations in exercise types and limited evidence for advanced-stage cancers, they conclude that clinicians can reasonably recommend structured exercise as part of oncological care, recognizing that ongoing trials will continue to refine its optimal application.",
  "summary": "Structured exercise may help people with cancer live longer and have more time free of disease, finds a synthesis of the available evidence, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}