Colon Cancer

Consistent Exercise Associated with Lower Risk of Colon Cancer Death

Published in Cancer Weekly, January 18th, 2011

2011 JAN 18 -- AUDIO: It's not news that exercise is good for your health, but scientists continue to learn more about just how beneficial regular exercise can be. Now a study led by researchers...

Consistent exercise is associated with a lower risk of dying from colon cancer, according to a new study led by researchers at the Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. The study is among the first to show that physical activity can make the disease less deadly.

The Washington University researchers worked with colleagues from the American Cancer Society and examined data...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2011-01-18)

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