According to oncologists, exercise reduces the risk of these six types of cancer by 30%.

He Exercise, along with food and sleep, is one of the three fundamental pillars of health and life. since its practice reduces the risk of diseases, including cancer. Thus, according to the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM), in the social movement SEOM “Exercise against cancer” Exercise reduces the risk of specific cancer mortality by almost 20%. and up to 30% in eight different tumors.

“Exercise can reduce the risk cancer of the breast, colon, bladder, endometrium, esophagus and stomach“, as SEOM oncologists explain. “The best evidence to date has focused on breast and colorectal cancer, but this benefit extends to other tumors such as prostate and lung cancer

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In addition, exercise has been shown to improve quality of life and reduce the side effects of treatment by increasing, as the institution’s experts explain, patients’ cardiorespiratory capacity, reducing fatigue and improving perception of their condition. health.

“Exercise is a fundamental pillar of a healthy lifestyle, and there is strong evidence of an association between exercise and a reduction in cancer incidence and mortality,” the report said. Dr. Cesar A. Rodriguez, President of SEOMon the occasion of the presentation of the reportCancer numbers 2024‘ carried out by this organization and the Spanish Network of Cancer Registries.

“Although the benefits of exercise are well documented, few cancer patients remain physically active due to a lack of information from health care providers, as well as patient reluctance due to side effects, fear of further consequences, side effects, lack of motivation, or difficulties with access to physical exercise,” the expert adds.

Cancer prevention starts in 30 minutes. exercises per day

Through “Social movement SEOM “Exercise against cancer” ‘, which was presented at the Movistar Academy Magariños, the pavilion of the Estudiantes basketball club, SEOM specialists want to raise awareness among the population The importance of exercise in all stages of cancer: from prevention, during treatment and in long-term survivors.

And in Spain, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE), only 37.7% of the adult population regularly engage in physical activity. while 27.4% of the population claim to be sedentary. Therefore, it is very important to insist on the benefits of exercise in general and in relation to cancer in particular.

“Cancer prevention starts with just 30 minutes of exercise a day. Various studies show that daily physical activity helps control weight, improves hormonal regulation, strengthens the immune system, and reduces inflammation, blood sugar and insulin resistance,” explains Dr. Dr. Blanca Herrero, SEOM Exercise Coordinator and Cancer Working Group and oncologist at the Gregorio Marañon Hospital in Madrid.

And in cancer patients, the doctor adds, “exercise may be beneficial in reducing fatigue and depression, as well as positively influencing the effectiveness of treatment, enhancing response, or reducing relapses. Therefore, they help in recovery,” but this is important. that it is indicated and monitored by your oncologists and specialists: “An adequate assessment of your baseline situation, as well as the comorbidities, treatments, symptoms and sociocultural aspects of each patient is very important,” concludes Dr. Rodriguez.