
08/06/2025
A clinical trial recently confirmed what we’ve long seen in integrative care: movement is medicine.
The CHALLENGE trial, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, followed nearly 900 people with stage III colon cancer who had completed surgery and chemotherapy. Here are the results:
📉 28% lower risk of cancer recurrence
📈 90% survival rate in the exercise group (vs. 83% in the control group)
⏱️ Benefits seen as early as 6 months—and continued for years
But this isn’t about extreme fitness. The intervention was moderate aerobic exercise, such as walking, cycling, or elliptical—intentional, consistent movement.
At Hope4Cancer, we’ve always emphasized movement as part of our treatment plans because movement isn’t just physical; it:
🌬 Boosts oxygenation
🌀 Activates lymphatic drainage
💪 Supports immune regulation
🧠 Reduces inflammation & improves mood
💥 Enhances therapy outcomes
🧘 Regulates the nervous system
Even 20–30 minutes of light, intentional movement a day can make a profound difference!
As our Playas de Tijuana nutritionist, Oscar Solares, says, “If you’re currently navigating cancer or working to prevent it, know this: movement isn’t a burden—it’s a gift. It’s a way back to yourself. Start where you are, and find people who will walk with you.”
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