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Structured exercise interventions and survival outcomes in patients with cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
British journal of sports medicine·September 15, 2026·PMID 42744658
Why it mattersStructured exercise is already recommended for quality of life in oncology, but its potential to improve survival adds a new dimension to its role. These findings support considering exercise as an adjuvant therapy that may extend life, not just enhance well-being, particularly for patients with early-stage disease or high adherence.
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