"Research Links Regular Exercise to Lower Cancer Risk"

A new study led by exercise scientist Lee Jones at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center suggests that regular exercise may lower the risk of developing certain types of cancer, particularly of the head, neck, and lungs, and could also contribute to longer survival after a cancer diagnosis. The research, which analyzed data from the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening study, indicates that while exercise may not reduce the risk for all cancer types, it is associated with a general survival benefit. The findings support the idea that exercise should be part of cancer prevention strategies, although more research is needed to understand the specific biological effects of exercise on cancer risk and survival.