Zahra Ramji: CHALLENGE Study Shows Exercise Improves Survival in Colon Cancer

Zahra Ramji, Co-Founder at MedInsights Unleashed, shared a post by MedInsights Unleashed on LinkedIn, adding:

“Exercise Saves Lives and Matters!

Excited to share an important and vital breakthrough from our latest MedInsights Unleashed with Sharlene Gill.

The CHALLENGE Study proves structured exercise reduces the risk of death by 37% for colon cancer patients!

Why this matters:

• A brisk walk can extend your life post-treatment.
• Exercise is a proven life-saving cancer care pillar.
• Patients can take charge of their future with every step.

Dive into the full episode to learn how exercise transforms oncology.

Let’s make exercise a standard in cancer care—accessible to all.

Join the movement!”

Quoting MedInsights Unleashed‘s post:

“The CHALLENGE Study: First Phase 3 Proof That Exercise Improves Survival

We are honored to share highlights from the latest MedInsights Unleashed podcast episode featuring Dr. Sharlene Gill, who discussed the landmark CHALLENGE Study—the first ever Phase 3 randomized trial proving that structured exercise improves survival for patients treated for colon cancer. This isn’t just about feeling good—exercise is officially a life-saving intervention.

Key Takeaways:

• The CHALLENGE study just proved it: structured exercise after colon cancer treatment isn’t just good for you—it helps you live longer. Imagine a world where your morning walk really could be life-saving.
• Exercise is finally being recognized as a true cancer treatment, not just an afterthought. It changes survival rates, and patients have the power to take control with every step.
• The CHALLENGE study’s real surprise? The benefit started early and grew over time. Every brisk walk counts, not just for your body, but for your future.
• Patients who engaged in three years of guided, supportive exercise cut their risk of cancer recurrence by 28%. Sometimes, the simplest medicine is the most powerful.
• Providers, patients, and policymakers: let’s make exercise a standard part of cancer care. The data is here, the benefits are clear, and the time to act is now.

Check out the full episode for more details on how structured exercise can become the next pillar of cancer care.

Listen here.

Call to Action: Exercise must be treated like any other proven therapy: funded, prescribed, and accessible to everyone, regardless of geography or income. This is a game-changer for patients, providers, and policymakers alike.

If you’re oncology, survivorship care, or policy, this is the kind of data that changes practice. Congratulations to Dr. Gill, CCTG, and their global collaborators for leading this shift in how we support survivors.

Reference: NEJM: ‘Structured Exercise after Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer’

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As always, thank you for your support!”

Title: Structured Exercise after Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer

Journal: NEJM

Authors: Kerry S. Courneya, Janette L. Vardy, Christopher J. O’Callaghan, Sharlene Gill, Christine M. Friedenreich, Rebecca K.S. Wong, Haryana M. Dhillon, Victoria Coyle, Neil S. Chua, Derek J. Jonker, Philip J. Beale, Kamal Haider, Patricia A. Tang, Tony Bonaventura, Ralph Wong, Howard J. Lim, Matthew E. Burge, Stacey Hubay, Michael Sanatani, Kristin L. Campbell, Fernanda Z. Arthuso, Jane Turner, Ralph M. Meyer, Michael Brundage, Patti O’Brien, Dongsheng Tu, Christopher M. Booth

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