Adherence

High levels of leisure-time physical activity are associated with an increased risk of malignant melanoma and non-advanced prostate cancer.

While physical activity reduces the risk of most cancers, it is associated with a slightly higher risk of melanoma and prostate cancer. For melanoma, this is likely due to outdoor sun exposure; use sun protection when exercising outdoors. For prostate cancer, the increased risk is likely due to higher screening rates in active men, leading to the diagnosis of slow-growing cancers that may not have caused symptoms. Continue exercising, but ensure appropriate sun safety and regular age-appropriate cancer screenings.