Physical activity reduces all-cause mortality in patients with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
This meta-analysis of RCTs provides causal evidence that PA improves survival in cancer patients, reducing all-cause mortality by 26% (moderate quality of evidence). The results suggest that, in addition to its well-established supportive care benefits, PA should also be recommended as a part of comprehensive disease management in oncology.
Institutions
- Inserm (FR)
- Université de Montpellier (FR)
- Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry (GN)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montpellier (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cancer Treatment Reviews
- Published
- 2026-03-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctrv.2026.103122
- Primary Topic
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00