Cancer survivors less likely to be physically active, study finds (opens in a new tab)

medicalxpress.com · 2026-09-25

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Cancer survivors less likely to be physically active, study finds

medicalxpress.com · 2026-09-25

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Trends in Physical Activity by Cancer History in a Nationally Representative Sample of U.S. Adults

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Claim 1 of 4Not checkedAdults with a history of cancer are less likely to be physically active than those without a cancer history, according to a new study from Washington University in St. Louis.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 4Not checkedThe study analyzed data from more than 2 million U.S. adults collected from 2018–2024 and found that physical activity increased among both groups during the study period, but cancer survivors consistently reported lower levels of physical activity.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 4Not checkedThe researchers and co-authors said regular physical activity is important for cancer survivors and that recommendations should be individualized based on health, abilities, treatment effects, symptoms, and side effects.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 4Not checkedThe article says providers and caregivers can help encourage physical activity among cancer survivors, and that social support is important for exercise initiation and sustainability.View evidenceHide evidence

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