Research
Mixed
Postdiagnosis physical activity provides greater mortality benefits than prediagnosis physical activity for breast and colon cancer survivors.
If you are a breast or colon cancer survivor, engage in physical activity as tolerated. Postdiagnosis activity is particularly beneficial for improving survival outcomes, so start with what you can handle and gradually increase.
GoodSupportsMEDIUM confidence
data suggesting that postdiagnosis physical activity provides greater mortality benefits than prediagnosis physical activity.
Why this rating
Based on observational studies and some RCTs, but more definitive trials are pending.
Source
American College of Sports Medicine Roundtable Report on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Cancer Prevention and Control
Alpa V. Patel et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2019
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