Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Exercise and Cancer Prevention

Exercise has been linked to cancer prevention in numerous studies. Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer, and it can also help improve the prognosis for those already dealing with the disease. By building muscle and burning calories, exercise helps increase…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 3× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2694-2283 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Exercise has been linked to cancer prevention in numerous studies. Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer, and it can also help improve the prognosis for those already dealing with the disease. By building muscle and burning calories, exercise helps increase the body's metabolic rate, which can help reduce levels of certain hormones and growth factors associated with an increased risk of cancer. Exercise is also linked to better immune system functioning, which can help prevent some forms of cancer. Furthermore, exercise can help reduce levels of inflammation, which is linked to cancer. As such, regular exercise is an important part of cancer prevention and should be a part of everyone's overall health and wellness plan.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 3 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Exercise and Cancer Prevention, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Sports and Exercise Medicine (ISSN 2694-2283).

Journal editorial board
Gerasimos Grivas · Greece Angelo Cataldo · Italy Guy CHERON · Belgium

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