A fact sheet that summarizes evidence linking physical activity (including exercise) to reduced cancer risk and sedentary behavior (including prolonged sitting) to increased cancer risk.

Mar 26, 2025 · The associations between physical activity and cancer risk remained even after researchers adjusted for demographic factors, lifestyle factors, body mass index (BMI), and …

Exercise can help reduce cancer-related symptoms and improve how you feel. Learn more about exercise benefits for people living with cancer.

Nov 12, 2019 · An expert panel has updated recommendations on exercise for people undergoing treatment for cancer and long-term survivors.

A report of the 2018 American College of Sports Medicine International Multidisciplinary Roundtable on Physical Activity and Cancer Prevention and Control found “sufficient” evidence …

Jan 31, 2025 · For example, people who live in neighborhoods that lack affordable healthy foods or safe areas for exercise are more likely to have poor diets, be physically inactive, and obese, …

Jul 3, 2024 · In 2019, the American College of Sports Medicine released exercise guidelines that recommended cancer survivors avoid inactivity and get at least 30 minutes of moderate …

In particular, physical activity may reduce the risk of several types of cancer, including bladder, breast, colon, endometrium (lining of the uterus), esophagus (adenocarcinoma), kidney, and …

Dec 2, 2025 · Breast Cancer Prevention Women who take part in physical exercise have a lower risk of breast cancer.

The Cancer Trends Progress Report, continually updated since its first issue in 2001, summarizes our nation's advances against cancer in relation to Healthy People targets set forth by the …