New Study Reveals 2 Simple Lifestyle Changes That Boost Survival in Colon Cancer Patients
A groundbreaking study has identified two powerful lifestyle changes that can significantly increase the chances of survival for patients battling advanced colon cancer—especially after undergoing surgery.
According to new findings released by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), adopting a less inflammatory diet could dramatically lower the risk of dying from the disease by over 50 percent.
The research, which is part of a phase 3 clinical trial, followed 1,625 patients who had surgery for stage III colon cancer. The average age of participants was 61 years.
Through detailed surveys and health tracking over time, the study looked at the participants’ diets and physical activity.
To measure the impact of food on inflammation, researchers used a special tool called the Empirical Dietary Inflammatory Pattern (EDIP). This tool helped them assess the inflammatory effects of various foods consumed by each patient.
The results were eye-opening. People whose diets included high levels of inflammation-promoting foods—such as red and processed meats, sugary beverages, and refined grains—scored higher on the inflammation scale.
These diets are considered harmful because they contribute to chronic inflammation in the body, which can fuel cancer growth and make recovery harder.
On the flip side, those who regularly consumed anti-inflammatory foods—like leafy greens, dark yellow vegetables, coffee, and tea—had lower inflammation scores. These foods are known to help calm inflammation in the body and are generally linked to better overall health.
The study also highlighted the powerful role of physical activity. Patients who maintained a routine of simple physical exercises, such as walking regularly each week, greatly improved their survival rates—especially when combined with a low-inflammatory diet.
In fact, the combination of a healthy diet and regular physical activity led to a 63 percent lower risk of death compared to patients who followed neither habit.
An alarming detail from the study was that many younger patients and a higher number of women were found to follow diets rich in pro-inflammatory foods. This suggests that targeted education and awareness may be necessary for these groups.
To put the issue into context, colon cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosis globally and ranks as the second deadliest type of cancer in terms of cancer-related deaths.
For patients with stage III colon cancer, surgery is the main treatment option. However, statistics show that the cancer comes back in up to 35 percent of patients within five years of surgery.
Experts believe that chronic inflammation, often triggered by unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles, plays a big role in not only the development of colon cancer but also its recurrence after treatment.
That’s why this study’s findings are considered a major step forward—it gives patients simple, clear steps they can take to improve their chances of long-term survival.
By choosing healthier foods and staying physically active, colon cancer patients may not only feel better but also live longer.
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