September 15, 2026 · British journal of sports medicine · DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2026-111664

Structured exercise interventions and survival outcomes in patients with cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

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This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of structured exercise interventions on survival outcomes in cancer patients. The findings indicated that such interventions significantly improved overall survival, disease-free survival, and reduced both all-cause and cancer-specific mortality, suggesting that structured exercise may serve as an effective adjuvant therapy in oncology care. The authors highlight the potential benefits of exercise beyond quality of life improvements, particularly for patients with higher adherence and early-stage disease.

Chih-Chen Tzang, Chiao-An Luo, Vicky Fu-Hsuan Kuo, Ewen Shengyao Huang, Yuan-Fu Kang, Wen-Yu Su, Yu-Lin Chen, Wei-Le Lin, Wei-Chen Lin, Bor-Show Tzang, Tsai-Ching Hsu

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