Associations of combined physical activity and body mass index groups with colorectal cancer survival outcomes

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Authors

Caroline Himbert · University of Utah

Jennifer Ose · Huntsman Cancer Institute

Biljana Gigic · Heidelberg University

Richard Viskochil · University of Massachusetts Boston

Kelly Santuci · Huntsman Cancer Institute

Tengda Lin · University of Utah

Anjelica Ashworth ·

Abstract

Physical activity and BMI were individually associated with disease-free survival among colorectal cancer patients. Physical activity seems to improve survival outcomes in patients regardless of their BMI.

Topics & Keywords

Nutrition and Health in Aging Cancer survivorship and care Physical Activity and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Cancer

Volume 23, Issue 1, pp. 300-300

DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-10695-8

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