Table 3 Different studies on exercise and cancer

Breast cancer

Aerobic

150 min/week

Reduced fatigue, improved survival rates

[212]

Colon Cancer

Resistance

3 times/week

Increased muscle mass, improved quality of life

[213]

Prostate Cancer

Aerobic + Resistance

120 min/week

Improved cardiorespiratory fitness

[214]

Lung Cancer

Yoga

60 min/day

Reduced anxiety, improved lung function

[215]

Ovarian cancer

Walking

30 min/day

Enhanced mood, reduced inflammation

[216]

Pancreatic Cancer

Low-Intensity

45 min/day

Improved glucose metabolism

[217]

Bladder Cancer

Swimming

90 min/week

Improved cardiovascular health

[218]

Kidney Cancer

Resistance

2 times/week

Increased strength, reduced depression

[219]

Skin Cancer

Moderate Aerobic

30 min/day

Enhanced skin barrier function, improved mood

[7]

Breast cancer

Dance

3 times/week

Improved flexibility, reduced fatigue

[220]

Leukemia

Light Aerobic

150 min/week

Improved immune function

[221]

Lymphoma

Walking

30 min/day

Reduced pain, improved energy levels

[222]

Multiple Myeloma

Resistance

2 times/week

Increased bone density

[223]

Thyroid Cancer

Aerobic

150 min/week

Improved thyroid function

[224]

Head and Neck Cancer

Yoga

60 min/day

Improved swallowing function, reduced anxiety

[225]

Endometrial Cancer

Moderate Aerobic

90 min/week

Reduced risk of recurrence

[226]

Brain Cancer

Light Aerobic

150 min/week

Enhanced cognitive function, reduced fatigue

[227]

Melanoma

Resistance

3 times/week

Increased muscle strength, reduced stress

[228]

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Walking

30 min/day

Improved cardiovascular health

[229]

Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Light Aerobic

150 min/week

Better immune response, enhanced affect

[230]

Testicular Cancer

Mixed Modalities

120 min/week

Enhanced overall fitness, reduced anxiety

[231]

Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Light Aerobic

150 min/week

Improved mobility, reduced treatment side-effects

[232]

Oral Cancer

Yoga

60 min/day

Reduced oral pain, improved quality of life

[233]