Impact of Physical Activity on Cancer-Specific and Overall Survival of Patients with Colorectal Cancer

Background. Physical activity (PA) reduces incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC). Its influence on cancer-specific (CSS) and overall survival (OS) is controversial. Methods. We performed a literature-based meta-analysis (MA) of observational studies, using keywords “colorectal cancer, physical activi...

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Main Authors: Gaetan Des Guetz, Bernard Uzzan, Thierry Bouillet, Patrick Nicolas, Kader Chouahnia, Laurent Zelek, Jean-François Morere
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/340851