Physical effort – an underused preventable method in colorectal cancer
Journal Title: Revista de Medicină Militară - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 2
Abstract
Colorectal cancer prevalence is increasing worldwide. Modifiable risk factors are responsible for almost 50 % of cases and this could imply a huge potential of preventability. Among these factors the level of physical activity is of paramount importance. Physical activity has a positive impact on health status in general and it decreases the prevalence of various cancers including colorectal cancer. Physical activity decreases the prevalence of benign colorectal adenomas and it prolongs the disease free interval after surgery in colorectal cancer, thus increasing survival. The mechanisms involved are multiple: decreasing bowel transit time, regulating energy balance, decreasing peripheral insulin resistance, decreasing hyperinsulinism, antiinflamatory effects, increasing vitamin D production.
Authors and Affiliations
Mihaita Patrasescu, Petrut Nuta, Raluca S. Costache, Sandica Bucurica, Bogdan Macadon, Vasile Balaban, Andrada Popescu, Roxana Calin, Ioana Raduta, Daniel Pantile, Florentina Ionita Radu, Mariana Jinga
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