Rung 5 · Established
Structured exercise after colon cancer
A coached program cut recurrence, new cancer or death by 28%.
TreatmentYou can do this
What studies found
In the CHALLENGE phase 3 trial (889 patients), a three-year exercise program after chemotherapy raised 5-year disease-free survival to 80% from 74% and 8-year overall survival to 90% from 83%.
The catch
Tested in stage II–III colon cancer survivors well enough to exercise.
What to do
Ask your team for an exercise referral after treatment and build up steadily.
Sources
Rung 5 of 5, Established: Large randomized trials or overwhelming, consistent human evidence; reflected in major guidelines. How we score
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Step by step
For the whole picture, from prevention and screening to treatment and life after, see the colorectal cancer page.
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