# Exercise Cuts Cancer Death Risk by 23%

> Cancer patients who exercise see 23% lower death risk, study finds.
- Title: Exercise Cuts Cancer Death Risk by 23% · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Cancer patients who exercise see 23% lower death risk, study finds. Cancer patients who exercise have 23% lower death risk and 17% lower recurrence risk than…
- Keywords: cancer, exercise, survival, remission, cancer recurrence, british journal of sports medicine, structured exercise, oncological care, Cuts, Death, Risk, Newsweek
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/exercise-plan-linked-to-23-lower-death-risk-cancer-patients-12455864
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- Topics: cancer, exercise, survival, remission, cancer recurrence, british journal of sports medicine, structured exercise, oncological care
## New Study Finds
Researchers reviewed 123 studies and 21 clinical trials.
## Exercise Lowers Death Risk
Patients who exercised were 23 percent less likely to die.
## Recurrence Risk Down
Exercise reduced cancer recurrence risk by 17 percent.
## Broader Benefits
Exercise also lowered death risk from any disease by 18 percent.
## Key Factor
Completing 70 percent of exercise helped most patients.
## Expert Opinion
Dr. Lucy Hooper says exercise is a powerful tool for cancer patients.

> This is a great review because it brings together the evidence and shows really clearly the potential power of exercise after a cancer diagnosis.
## What Works Best
Aerobic exercise and strength training combined showed strongest benefits.
## Key takeaway

Cancer patients who exercise have 23% lower death risk and 17% lower recurrence risk than those who don't.