{"id":159986,"date":"2022-05-24T17:31:44","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T12:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=159986"},"modified":"2026-08-28T11:14:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T11:14:58","slug":"can-exercise-reduce-the-risk-of-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/can-exercise-reduce-the-risk-of-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Exercise Reduce The Risk Of Cancer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">\n<\/head><body><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a92d6f85d820\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a92d6f85d820\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/can-exercise-reduce-the-risk-of-cancer\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/can-exercise-reduce-the-risk-of-cancer\/#Understanding_Cancer_and_How_It_Happens\" >Understanding Cancer and How It Happens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/can-exercise-reduce-the-risk-of-cancer\/#What_Increases_the_Risk_of_Cancer\" >What Increases the Risk of Cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/can-exercise-reduce-the-risk-of-cancer\/#Exercises_That_May_Help_Lower_Cancer_Risk\" >Exercises That May Help Lower Cancer Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/can-exercise-reduce-the-risk-of-cancer\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/can-exercise-reduce-the-risk-of-cancer\/#Frequently_Asked_QuestionsFAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/can-exercise-reduce-the-risk-of-cancer\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/channel-health-talk\"\n       class=\"pe-healthtalk-banner\"\n       style=\"position:relative; display:block; margin:10px; border-radius:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #117B77; overflow:hidden;\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:2px; height:50%; background:#10847e;\"><\/span>\n        <img alt=\"Join Health Talk by PharmEasy on WhatsApp\"\n             src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PEhealthtalk-1.png\"\n             style=\"width:100%; display:block; border-radius:10px;\">\n    <\/a>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cancer\u00a0is\u00a0a disease that not only makes a person suffer physically but also mentally. It affects the lives of both the patients and those\u00a0closely associated\u00a0with them. While there are several treatment options available with the onset of modern medicine, taking some precautionary measures and adopting certain healthy habits may help reduce the risk of developing some cancers. However, it\u00a0should be noted\u00a0that no lifestyle change\u00a0can\u00a0guarantee\u00a0that a person\u00a0will not\u00a0develop cancer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Cancer_and_How_It_Happens\"><\/span><strong>Understanding Cancer and How It Happens<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cancer develops when abnormal cells begin dividing at an unusually fast rate, eventually\u00a0damaging\u00a0or destroying the normal, functioning tissue around them. These abnormal cells sometimes multiply into lumps called\u00a0tumours<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK9963\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">1<\/a><\/sup>. Tumours\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0always malignant (cancerous); many are benign (non-cancerous) and\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0spread. Cancer can affect almost any part of the body and, if left untreated, can spread to other parts over time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although our DNA is set at birth, it\u00a0may\u00a0mutate\u00a0over a\u00a0person\u2019s\u00a0lifetime. Most of these mutations are\u00a0identified\u00a0and corrected by the body\u2019s own repair processes.\u00a0However,\u00a0if a\u00a0mutation cannot be\u00a0repaired\u00a0by the body\u00a0and\u00a0the resulting abnormal cells\u00a0multiply\u00a0and spread, that uncontrolled spread is what\u00a0is called\u00a0cancer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Increases_the_Risk_of_Cancer\"><\/span><strong>What Increases the Risk of Cancer?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>External factors known to cause cancer are called carcinogens. It\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0always possible to pin down a single cause behind a\u00a0person\u2019s cancer, but research has\u00a0identified\u00a0several factors that are known to\u00a0increase cancer\u00a0risk<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK54025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/risk-factors\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Genetic factors, meaning a family history of cancer. This is a non-modifiable risk factor.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive exposure to the sun\u2019s ultraviolet rays, which penetrate the skin and are a well-established cause of skin cancer.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alcohol\u00a0consumption, which\u00a0is\u00a0recognised\u00a0as a cause of several <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/diagnostic-types-of-cancer-symptoms-early-signs-diagnosis-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cancer types<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tobacco use, including<a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/world-no-tobacco-day-6-reasons-why-smoking-is-injurious-to-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0<\/a>smoking cigarettes\u00a0and\u00a0inhaling second-hand smoke\u00a0regularly.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A high intake of\u00a0red or\u00a0processed food.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A history of chronic infections such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/diagnostic-hepatitis-b-what-it-is-causes-symptoms-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hepatitis B<\/a><\/strong> or hepatitis C, both linked to a higher risk of liver cancer.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposure to radiation, industrial toxins, and substances\u00a0such as\u00a0asbestos.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposure to air pollution or contaminated water.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain viral infections, including <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/human-papillomavirus-hpv-what-is-it-causes-symptoms-and-prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>human papillomavirus (HPV)<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul><div id=\"sfa_container_159986\" class=\"sfa_container\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"sfa_overlay\"><\/div><button id=\"sfa_btn_159986\" class=\"sfa_btn\">Show Full Article<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The genetic and viral risk factors on this list\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0within a person\u2019s control, but many of the others are. Reducing exposure to the modifiable factors\u00a0and staying physically active\u00a0are two of the more practical levers available for lowering personal risk.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercises_That_May_Help_Lower_Cancer_Risk\"><\/span><strong>Exercises That May Help Lower Cancer Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular physical activity is one of the more consistently studied lifestyle factors linked to lower rates of certain cancers,\u00a0largely through\u00a0its effect on body weight, hormone levels, and\u00a0inflammation<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6527123\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">4<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11427289\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">5<\/a><\/sup>. Here\u2019s a range of activities worth building into a routine.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Everyday Activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cycling-375x250.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-262059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cycling-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cycling-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cycling-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cycling-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cycling-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cycling-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cycling-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cycling-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cycling-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Simple habits like sweeping the house manually, cycling to the local market instead of driving, or taking the stairs instead of the lift add up to meaningful activity without requiring a dedicated workout.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Brisk Walking<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-375x250.webp\" alt=\"brisk walking\" class=\"wp-image-262054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Walking briskly supports heart health and joint flexibility, and it doubles as an easy mental break from\u00a0work<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/391740187_Usual_walking_Pace_and_risk_of_28_cancers-_results_from_the_UK_biobank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Aerobic Exercise<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/swimming-375x250.webp\" alt=\"swimming\" class=\"wp-image-262060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/swimming-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/swimming-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/swimming-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/swimming-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/swimming-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/swimming-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/swimming-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/swimming-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/swimming-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Swimming, cycling, and dancing all raise your heart rate while keeping you engaged\u00a0and\u00a0are\u00a0effective ways\u00a0to help manage body weight over\u00a0time<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8446393\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">7<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Skipping Rope<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19081940\/Skipping-or-Jumping-Rope-375x250.webp\" alt=\"skipping\" class=\"wp-image-212219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19081940\/Skipping-or-Jumping-Rope-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19081940\/Skipping-or-Jumping-Rope-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19081940\/Skipping-or-Jumping-Rope-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19081940\/Skipping-or-Jumping-Rope-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19081940\/Skipping-or-Jumping-Rope-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19081940\/Skipping-or-Jumping-Rope-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19081940\/Skipping-or-Jumping-Rope-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19081940\/Skipping-or-Jumping-Rope-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/19081940\/Skipping-or-Jumping-Rope-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/10-amazing-health-benefits-of-skipping-rope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skipping rope\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>is an efficient way to fit in a solid dose of activity in a short amount of time, useful if time is the main obstacle to exercising\u00a0regularly<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8467906\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">8<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Strength Training<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/strength-375x223.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-262003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/strength-375x223.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/strength-1024x610.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/strength-768x457.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/strength-1536x914.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/strength-2048x1219.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/strength-480x286.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/strength-806x480.webp 806w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/strength-150x89.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Strength training, whether with weights or resistance bands,\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0require expensive equipment to\u00a0start<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6697215\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">9<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0Lifting filled one-litre\u00a0water bottles is a reasonable starting point, and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0worth working with a fitness professional before progressing to heavier weights.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cancer takes a toll on both physical and mental health, for patients and the people around them. No lifestyle change, including exercise, can guarantee that someone\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0develop cancer. But staying physically active, alongside managing the modifiable risk factors covered above, is one of the more evidence-backed ways to work on lowering personal risk over time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/10-cancer-fighting-foods-you-should-befriend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Foods to Include in Your Diet\u00a0for\u00a0Lowering\u00a0Your\u00a0Cancer Risk\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_QuestionsFAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787911341214\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does regular exercise guarantee that a person\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0develop cancer?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Regular physical activity is associated with a lower risk of certain cancers in research studies, but it\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0eliminate\u00a0the\u00a0risk. Genetics, environmental exposures, and other factors outside a person\u2019s control also play a role\u00a0in the development of cancer;\u00a0therefore,\u00a0exercise is best\u00a0considered\u00a0as one part of an overall\u00a0cancer\u00a0risk-reduction approach rather than a guarantee\u00a0of preventing cancer.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787911351571\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How much exercise is\u00a0generally recommended\u00a0for potential cancer risk reduction?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Health authorities\u00a0generally recommend\u00a0at least 150 to\u00a0300 minutes\u00a0of moderate-intensity activity, or 75 to\u00a0150 minutes\u00a0of vigorous activity, spread across the\u00a0week<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK9963\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">1<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/risk-factors\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3<\/a><\/sup>. That said, some activity is better than none, and benefits appear to start accumulating well before someone reaches that full range.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787911362579\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is it safe to exercise during cancer treatment?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For many people,\u00a0exercising during cancer treatment\u00a0may be safe; however,\u00a0it\u00a0also\u00a0depends on the individual\u2019s diagnosis, treatment stage, and overall health.\u00a0Light-to-moderate activity is often encouraged during treatment when a person feels able to\u00a0do\u00a0it, but the type, intensity, and timing should be discussed with the treating oncology team rather than deciding it\u00a0independently.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787911369717\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does the type of exercise matter\u00a0or is total\u00a0activity what counts\u00a0most?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Most research points to overall activity level mattering more than any single best type of exercise. Both aerobic activity and strength training have been linked to benefits, and a mix of the two, done consistently, tends to be more sustainable than focusing on one form alone.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787911383421\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is it too late to\u00a0benefit\u00a0from starting exercise after years of inactivity?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Increasing activity at any age or stage of life is associated with health benefits compared with remaining sedentary. Starting later still counts, and consistency going forward matters more than past inactivity.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Cooper GM. The Development and Causes of Cancer.\u00a0Accessed August 18, 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK9963\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK9963\/\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Cancer Causes and Risk Factors and the Elements of Cancer Control.\u00a0National Academies Press (US); 2007. Accessed August 18, 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK54025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK54025\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Cancer Risk Factors.\u00a0CDC. Accessed August 18, 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/risk-factors\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/risk-factors\/index.html\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. McTiernan A, Friedenreich CM,\u00a0Katzmarzyk\u00a0PT, et al.\u00a0Physical Activity in Cancer Prevention and Survival: A Systematic Review.\u00a0<em>Med Sci Sports\u00a0Exerc<\/em>. 2019;51(6):1252-1261. doi:10.1249\/MSS.0000000000001937. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6527123\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6527123\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Feng Y, Feng X, Wan R, Luo Z, Qu L, Wang Q. Impact of exercise on cancer: mechanistic perspectives and new insights.\u00a0<em>Front\u00a0Immunol<\/em>.\u00a02024;15:1474770. doi:10.3389\/fimmu.2024.1474770. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11427289\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11427289\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Stein MJ, Baurecht H, Bohmann P, et al.\u00a0Usual walking\u00a0Pace\u00a0and risk of 28 cancers\u2013 results from the UK biobank.\u00a0<em>BMC Cancer<\/em>.\u00a02025;25:869. doi:10.1186\/s12885-025-14258-x. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/391740187_Usual_walking_Pace_and_risk_of_28_cancers-_results_from_the_UK_biobank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/391740187_Usual_walking_Pace_and_risk_of_28_cancers-_results_from_the_UK_biobank<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Jia N, Zhou Y, Dong X, Ding M. The antitumor mechanisms of aerobic exercise: A review of recent preclinical studies.\u00a0<em>Cancer Med<\/em>. 2021;10(18):6365-6373. doi:10.1002\/cam4.4169. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8446393\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8446393\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Tang Z, Ming Y, Wu M, et al. Effects of Caloric Restriction and Rope-Skipping Exercise on Cardiometabolic Health: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial in Young Adults.\u00a0<em>Nutrients<\/em>. 2021;13(9):3222. doi:10.3390\/nu13093222.<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8467906\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8467906\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Mazzilli KM, Matthews CE, Salerno EA, Moore SC. Weight Training and Risk of 10 Common Types of Cancer.\u00a0<em>Med Sci Sports\u00a0Exerc<\/em>. 2019;51(9):1845-1851. doi:10.1249\/MSS.0000000000001987. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6697215\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6697215\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong><em> The information provided here is for educational\/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. 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