Harvard researchers (reporting in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, in January 2011) discovered that men with a diagnosis of prostate cancer who exercised at least 3-hours each week decreased their risk of dying from prostate cancer by 61% compared to those who exercised less than 1-hour per week. Additionally, performing 3 or more hours of exercise each week conveyed a 46% reduction in risk of dying of any cause.
Although the authors stated that these results were limited to those who performed ”vigorous” physical activity for at least 3-hours each week, participating in less vigorous exercise (i.e. walking, jogging, biking, gardening) for even 15-minutes each day was also protective against the risk of dying of any cause.
Similar findings were recently reported (in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, in December 2010) for colorectal cancer. Investigators found that among individuals who conducted regular physical activity (for 10-years or more) there was a significantly lower risk of developing colorectal cancer, and that regular exercise (for 15-years or more) was associated with a 50% reduction in the risk of dying from colorectal cancer.
One of the main topics of discussion during an integrative oncology consultation is on the importance of physical activity and exercise. I have included a great deal of information on this important topic on my website. Click here.
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