There is an amazing amount of research that shows exercise can significantly improve your chances for not only surviving cancer but also for preventing its occurrence.  In a recent study of 933 breast cancer patients, it was found that moderately intensive exercise reduced the risk for death by 67%.  Other studies researching breast cancer, show that exercise reduces the risk for breast cancer mortality by 40 to 55%.  These numbers show that exercise is as effective as standard treatment options in fighting cancer.

In another study, conducted in Finland, researchers showed that men who exercised at least 30 minutes per day at moderate to high intensity levels were 50% less likely to die prematurely from cancer (mainly gastrointestinal and lung cancer).

Not only does exercise greatly improve your chances of surviving cancer but exercise also helps patients suffering during cancer treatments.  Research has been done that shows exercise programs started while undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments can greatly help reduce fatigue and nausea.

Further research studying pain in head and neck cancer survivors has shown that exercise, specifically weight training, can be a significant help in reducing extremity pain and dysfunction.

If you, or someone you know, has cancer please pass on this information regarding exercise.  This information may help save their lives.  If you are not currently exercising, hopefully this information will help provide the motivation.