Health Check Exercise and immunotherapy improving cancer outcomes
Jun 4, 2025
Joining the discussion is Philippa Roxby, a BBC health reporter specializing in health innovations. She highlights groundbreaking findings from cancer trials showing that exercise significantly aids colon cancer recovery. Roxby also discusses revolutionary immunotherapy research for head and neck cancers, which is improving survival rates. Additionally, the conversation touches on the dangers of aflatoxins in crops and the potential for innovative tests to track ultra-processed food intake, while exploring the exciting prospects of e-tattoo technology for monitoring mental workload.
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Exercise as Effective Cancer Treatment
- Exercise after surgery and chemotherapy significantly lowers the risk of colon cancer returning and death.
- A structured exercise program guided by a personal trainer shows survival benefits comparable to or better than some drugs.
Why Exercise Impacts Cancer
- The exact reason exercise helps stop cancer recurrence is not yet known.
- Possible reasons include reduced inflammation, stronger immune system, and hormone regulation.
Personal Trainers Aid Cancer Recovery
- Providing cancer patients with a personal trainer or physio leads to better adherence and benefits from exercise.
- Tailor exercise programs to individual interests and capabilities rather than just giving advice.